A Detailed Lesson Plan in Reading and Writing Skills

June 14, 2022

Learning Competency:
Composing an Application Letter for Employment
I. OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson, the students must be able to:
K- Identify the parts of a cover letter and explain the process of writing it;
S- write an application letter applying the content and tips for writing application
letter for employment; and
A- appreciate the use and importance of application letter for employment.

II. SUBJECT MATTER

Topic: Writing Application Letter for Employment
References: SLM In Reading and Writing skills Module 14
K-12 English Curriculum Guide
Instructional Materials: Printed Pictures, tarpapel, powerpoint presentation,
Laptop, Cartolina, pentil pen, worksheets and scoring rubrics.

III. PROCEDURE
Teacher’s Activity Students’ Activity
1. Preliminaries
a. Greetings
Good morning class! Good morning ma’am.

How are you today! We’re good.

Great! I’m glad to hear that your all

feeling good.

b. Prayer
Class, please all stand for the (the students stand as instructed)
prayer and remain standing for the
energizer.
Let us feel the presence of God within our
(The teacher present and audio-visual midst. All powerful and every living God,
presentation) creator of heaven and earth. We praise and
glorify your name! Your bountiful blessings
have gotten us through our day to day
activities even though most of the time, we
don’t deserve them. We thank you for saving
us from our plans that could only lead us to
harm’s way. God, we ask for your forgiveness
in times when we think we can do thing on our
own. Enlighten us to seek you in times when
we are tempted to cheat, bully or hurt anyone.
And we be reminded that whatever we do to
the least of your people, we do unto you. Now,
as we start a fresh learning adventure, may we
implore you to always be with us. As we pray
in the name of our savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
c. Energizer
The teacher demonstrates how to
do the love clap to the students first and The students do as instructed by the teacher.
after that they will follow the teacher and
do it together for the second time.

Before you take your seats, please (The students are picking up pieces of
pick up some pieces of paper/wrappers paper/wrappers under their chair before finally
under your chair and then arrange your taking their seats.)
chair properly.

d. Checking of Attendance
Okay class, for your attendance
today I just want the classroom
secretary to list down the names of your
classmates who are absent in a ¼ sheet
of paper and give it to me after the
class.

e. Review of the previous lesson

Now, let’s have a short review about
our last topic. Who can tell us about our
previous topic? Class, if you want to
answer. Please raise your right hand. Do (students are raising their right hand)
not answer in chorus.

Yes, Justin. Justin: Our previous topic was about how to

compose a resume for employment.

Exactly!
Last meeting, we discuss about
how to make a resume for employment.
None so far ma’am.
Do you have question or clarifications
regarding the last topic that we had?

f. Motivation
PICTURE ANALYSIS Direction: Analyze and picture and answer the
I have here some pictures, and question being ask by the teacher verbally.
what you are going to do class is to
analyze the picture A and B for one
minutes.
A

Ask the following questions to the Answers may vary.

students:
 1. Based on Picture A, which exit are
you going to take after senior high
school? Yes, ma'am.

2. If ever you choose the second exit, do

you think picture B will be one of the
steps you need to undergo? Before the interview stage, I think we need to
make an application letter and resume.
3. What do you need to produce before
reaching the interview stage?

Excellent!
Most likely, in order to land a job,
we should prepare an application letter
and resume.

2. Lesson Proper

a. Presentation
Present the topic by asking the
following questions to the students:

1. Do you all have a dream job in Yes, ma’am.

the near future?
2. What are your dream jobs? Answers may vary.

Now in order for you to obtain or

reach your dream job, I am going to
help you get hired easily.
Yes, ma’am.
Are you all excited?

For today's lesson I am to teach

you on one of the requirements in
applying for a job which is writing an
excellent application letter for
employment as one stepping stone to
reach your dream job.

b. Discussion
Explain to the class the concept
of an application letter of employment, Application Letter for Employment
its usage and purpose. (The teacher use - is widely known as a "cover letter"
PowerPoint presentation as a tool for - it is used to introduce yourself to a
learning.) prospective employer
Let the students read. - you write this to demonstrate your interest in
the company, sell your services and
qualifications in written form, and show that
you are fit for a job position.
-it is usually submitted with a resume.

Letter Formats (Students are listening to the teacher)

There are three main formats for job
application letter or cover letter: full Letter Formats
block, modified black and semi-block.
The substance of the cover letter is
uniform, but the format and placement Three main formats:
of each element may differ.
(The teacher uses PowerPoint 1. Full Block Format
presentation in discussing the three -it is the most typical format for composing a
main formats of a cover letter). cover letter
- All components are justified to the left in this
type.

2. Modified Block Format

- Modified Block Format is another popular

type. The applicant's address, complimentary
closing, signature, and sender's identification
are all transfered to the right side in this
format. The first sentence in the body as well
as the first sentence in each paragraph, is not
indented.
 Alright, so there are 3 main letter
formats. We have the full block,
modified block and semi-block format.
Right?

Now, how is modified block differ from

full block format?
3.

Semi-Block Format
- The semi-block is the least popular format.
- It is nearly identical to the modified block
Very Good! format, with the exception that each
paragraph's opening sentence is indented.
How about the semi-block format,
how is it different from modified block?

Yes ma'am.
Exactly!

In modified block format, the applicant's

Writing an Application Letter for address, complimentary closing, signature, and
Employment sender's identification are all transfered to the
right side in this format. The first sentence in
Discuss the process of writing an the body as well as the first sentence in each
application letter for employment by paragraph, is not indented. While in full block
introducing and explaining its parts and
by showing the example to the students
using PowerPoint presentation and
tarpapel.

Part of a Cover Letter

1. Heading
-should include the applicants address.
The street number, city, state and zip
code are all included. The month-day-
year is used to write the date.

Ex.

format, all the components of the letter are

 justified to the left side.
Purok Dapdap, Bagacay
Dumaguete City, 6200
June 12, 2023
Semi-block format is nearly identical to the
modified block format, with the exception that
each paragraph's opening sentence is indented.
In contrast with the modified block format that
2. Inside Address is in every first sentence from the body as well
- specifies the location and recipient as the last sentence are not indented.
of the letter. It includes the name of
your employer or human resource
manager, his job title, the company’s
name, and the address.

Ex.

Ms. Lilia Tampos

Personnel Manager
Mad Monkey Hostel
10 Amigo Subdivision
Barangay Piape
Dumaguete City, 6200

3. Salutation
- is written to identify the recipient
of the message. It should begin with the
word “Dear”, followed by the
recipient’s last name. With a colon, end
salutation (:). If you don’t know the
name, address it as “Ma’am/Sir”.

-Salutation or greeting is addressed to

the person in charge of the recruiting
process.

Ex.

Dear Ms. Tampos:

Or
Dear Ma’am or Sir:

4. Body
- the most important and critical part
in the writing the employment
application letter
- it contains information on the job
for which the applicant is applying,
where the job ad was found, and the
applicant’s qualification and experience.
- it also includes the reasons for his
career change
- conclude the letter by stating why
the applicant is ideal for the job and
expressing the applicant’s willingness
to meet the employer or human resource
person.
It includes:

a. Introductory Paragraph
-tell why you are writing.

b. 1st main paragraph

- describe your qualification. Sell
your skills and knowledge. Telle why
you are interested in the company or
college. Point out any related
experience you have.

c. 2nd main paragraph

- continue to describe your
qualifications. Highlight relevant
trainings or classes that relate to the job
or major for which relate to the job.

d. Closing Paragraph
- Close by thanking the reader and
requesting an interview.

5. Complimentary Close
-is used to end the letter in a
courteous manner. The complimentary
closure is separated by a comma (,)

-It indicates that the letter has already

come to a finish.

Ex.

Sincerely, or Your truly,

6. Signature and Sender’s

Identification
- This is considered as the last part of
the letter. Write your name on the first
line and your title (if applicable) on the
second line. Then sign it directly above
the first line.

Ex.

(signature)
Lilia Tampos

7. Enclosure
-this indicates that you have
enclosed other items (resume,
transcripts, and etc) for the reader to
see.
 Discuss the additional tips in writing an
application letter.
(Let the students read the powerpoint
presentation)

Alright since we already

discuss on the processes on how to
write an application letter. I have here a
flyer from one of the company that is
hiring some job positions. What you are
going to do is to read and take note the
important details and after that I will Additional Tips in Writing an Application
ask you a questions. Letter for Employment

 Check for spelling and grammars

errors, as well as the use of slang or
informal langauges. To be deemed a
decent application letter, it should be
written in a professional manner.
 Keep the letter to one page. The
1. If you are going to write an application employer or HR representative will not
letter based on the flyers above, to have time to read the letter that is
whom should the letter be addressed? longer than this.
 It is recommended that the letter is
Very Good! computerized so that it can be read
easily and that it should be printed on
2. Give at least two job requirements high-quality paper.
stated in the job posting.  After submitting the cover letter, the
Excellent! applicant should not presume he has
been hired.
3. What is the name of the hiring  The employment application letter not
company? the curriculum vitae is attached to the
resume. Curriculum vitae are submitted
Yes, you are right. for academic reasons only, not for
purpose of applying a job.
4. 4. What job is needed by the company?

Very Good!

Wow! Good Job students.

You were able to answer each question
 comprehensively. Always remember
those answer to my questions are very
important to consider in writing an
application. They play a big in a writing
process.

c. Application
Okay class, do you
still wanted to have another set
of task?

You seem so excited. Alright so I’m

going to divide you into 2 group. Each
group are given a task, worksheets and
materials to accomplish the task.
Ms. Karen Soria

Sample Responses: Can type at least 90 words

per minutes and excellent communication
skills.

Alpha Corporation

Data Encoder

Yes, ma’am.

Group Activity

Group 1

Direction: Imagine yourself one year from

now that you have just graduated from senior
high school and you decided to apply for a job.
Write a job application letter in response to the
job being posted below.
 Group 2
Direction: Imagine yourself 5 years from now
that you have just graduated your bachelor’s
degree and you decided to apply for a job.
Write a job application letter in response to the
See Attachment 1: Grading Rubrics job being posted below on facebook page
for writing an application letter for Dumaguete Job Hiring.
employment.

The first group to paste and present

their task in front will be given
additional points.

I will give you 15 minutes to finish

your task, your time starts now.

Time is up, everybody please go back

to your seats and now it’s time for us to
critique if your application letter fits to
the qualification requirements posted on
the flyers.

(Checking and giving of feedbacks)

d. Generalization
So for today’s lesson, we have
discussed about what is an application
letter it formats and part as well as the
process in writing an application letter?

Now, what do you think is the The importance of application letter

importance of an application letter as an as an applicant is that it gives us the
applicant and an employer? opportunity to showcase our
qualification to the hiring company.
And also sell our experience and
capabilities to them. It gives us the
interest to hired in a certain job. Its
importance to the employers, it gives
 them the opportunity to choose whose
applicant best fits the job.

IV. EVALUATION
Test 1. Directions: In your
worksheets, identify the following
parts of an application letter. (2
points each)

1. ____________________

Expected Answer:

1. Salutation
2. ____________________

2. Complimentary Close

3. ____________________

4____________________

3. Signature

5.____________________

Test 2. 4. Inside Address

Directions: Read each item carefully
and use your notebook in answering
this. Write T if the statement is true and
F if it is false.
(2 Points each)

____1. Knowledge of the job and the

company will help you in drafting your
cover letter.
 ____ 2. The appropriate size for a cover 5. Body
letter is 8 ½” by 14”.
____3. Signature is an integral part of
the cover letter.
____4. It is effective to use the phrase
“To whom it may concern” the
salutation.
____5. A cover letter is best written in
the third person point of view.
1. T
2. F
3. T
4. F
5. F

V. ASSIGNMENT

Review on what has been

discussed about the processes and
tips in writing an application letter
for employment.

VI. REMARKS

VII. REFLECTION

A. No. of learners who earned 80

percent in the evaluation.
B. No. of learners who require
additional activities for remediation.
C. Did the remedial lessons work?
No. of learners who have caught up
with the lesson.
D. No. of learners who continue to
require remediation.
E. Which of my teaching strategies
work well? Why did these work?
F. What difficulties did I encounter
which my principal and supervisor
can help me solve?

Prepared by:

Elena J. Quirante
Demonstrator
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