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Lesson Plan
K20 LEARN

Allow Me To Introduce Myself: Writing A Letter Of Introduction

For Teachers 8th Standards
"Who am I?" is not only a great philosophical question that requires a lot of reflection but is also at the heart of a letter of introduction. The challenge, of course, is figuring out where to start. Middle schoolers get a little help...
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Lesson Plan
Texas Education Agency (TEA)

Investigating Careers Using O*NET

For Teachers 7th - 8th Standards
Let's investigate! Scholars use the O*NET website to investigate career options and complete a scavenger hunt. They also embark on an in-depth career project, researching three careers and then preparing a cover letter, resume, letter of...
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Activity
Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford

How to Write a Cover Letter

For Students 9th - Higher Ed Standards
What are the key components of an effective cover letter? Using the resource, scholars read about the importance of sending an introductory letter to prospective employers. Next, they complete graphic organizers detailing what...
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Lesson Plan
California Department of Education

Writing Right

For Teachers 12th Standards
Does your class have the write stuff? Young career seekers try their hand at composing business letters in the second of six career and college readiness lesson plans for seniors. Pupils practice writing cover letters, thank you notes,...
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PPT
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Curated OER

Resume Writing

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Having a good resume is often times the first impression one makes on a new employer. Help the class discover their business skills by showing them how to prepare a great resume and cover letter. Each step along with concrete examples of...
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Website
University of North Carolina

Business Letters

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
A business letter may be the key receiving a job offer or making a major deal. A writing handout, part of a series of handouts on specific types and styles, shares some of the key components involved with writing a business letter. The...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

"Get A Life!" Career Exploration Project

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students create a cover letter that they can use. They discuss the type of employment they are seeking. Students discuss the parts of a cover letter, body, and closure. They use a template to make their own cover letters. Students go...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Gas Money

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students write, edit and produce resum??s and cover letters in final form.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Cover Letter: Completing and Organizing Your Personal Job Portfolio

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students work on their career portfolio. In this written communication activity, students discuss the purpose of cover letters, read sample cover letters, and then write their own.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Cover Letter/Letter of Introduction Writing

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students compose cover letters. In this writing skills lesson, students follow the provided steps to write cover letters that introduce them to potential employers.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Resume and Cover Letter

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students analyze and create their own resume and cover letter. In this job skills lesson, students analyze the components of a cover letter and resume and complete related activities. Students then draft their own cover letter and resume.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Careers: Exploring the Job Market

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore career opportunities by completing job applications, writing resumes, and composing cover letters. After discussing careers, they compile job portfolios using items contained in their job kits. Once students have set...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Write Stuff to Get the Job

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners conduct Internet research to determine how to properly create a cover letter, resume and follup-letter. Students then create their own letters and resumes using the Resume Wizard in Microsoft Word.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Writing The Cover Letter

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars identify the differences between the different types of cover letters and determine which type of letter should be used given different scenarios. They determine which type of letter is best for different situations.
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Website
Princeton Review

The Princeton Review: Career Articles and Advice

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore this large career and academic list of career articles and advice. Great tool for researching career planning and employment topics. Site by Princeton Review.
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Handout
University of Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin Madison: Writing Center: Writing Cover Letters

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a tutorial on writing a cover letter, including sections on the format, what to include in a cover letter, organization, and questions to guide your writing.
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Activity
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University

Purdue University Owl: Job Search Writing: Cover Letters

For Students 9th - 10th
The first in a series of guidelines about writing and formatting cover letters.
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Website
Employment Spot

Employment Spot: Cover Letters

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you looking for tips to create a super cover letter? Use the cover letter resources to help you get an interview!
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Article
Amby Duncan-Carr

Amby: Cover Letters

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you need to create a cover letter? Explore cover letter basics to help you through the process.
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Handout
Other

Acinet: Resume Tutorial

For Students 9th - 10th
Stand out from the crowd! Your resume will likely be one of many under consideration. This online guide will help you build a resume employers will want to see. Go step by step or skip to the section that interests you.
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Article
College Grad

College Grad: Get the Job Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
College Grad is a site developed for specifically for entry-level individuals looking for a job. There is a variety of job-realted information that assists you in getting the job you want!
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Article
Other

My Perfect Resume: Resumes, Cover Letters, & Other Job Search Correspondence

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you preparing Your cover letter and resume for the first time? Are you wanting use the Internet to post them online? This site provides resources to assist you in the process of preparing your documents.
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Website
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University

Purdue University Owl: Your Resume

For Students 9th - 10th
Relevant information on how to start and complete an effective resume. Resume styles are posted, and examples are given.
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Handout
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University

Purdue University Owl: Workplace Writers

For Students 9th - 10th
Purdue University offers this great resource for students and teachers looking for sample cover letters.