Better letters: Write a great letter

“Better letters” is a self-contained classroom topic about how to write a letter of application for a job. An introductory letter is your first opportunity to make a good impression on an employer, whether it is on paper or an email. This topic is about how to write an effective supporting letter to accompany a job application, highlighting your strengths and avoiding some common pitfalls.
This topic supports the learning outcomes in the Association for Careers Education and Guidance (ACEG) framework for career and work-related learning at Key Stage 4 but can be used with a range of groups depending on their needs and abilities, and provides good evidence of lesson planning. Two files are included with this topic. The first file is a lesson plan, worksheets and suggested running order for the activities. The lesson plan also includes differentiated learning goals, reflective questions and a “before and after” review of learning relating to this topic. The second file is a slide show presentation which can be used with a whiteboard or pc/laptop and projector, to add structure to the lesson for students. The slideshow has the same running order as the lesson plan, and includes modern and striking imagery to appeal to young adult learners.