LESSON PLAN

STUDENT’S NAME: Đinh Thị Ngọc Trâm

CLASS: SA2102
TITLE OF THE LESSON: Ambition
TIME DURATION: 45 minutes
BOOK: Friends Global
UNIT: 5
GRADE: 10

OVERVIEW

OBJECTIVE (S): By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
- Planning and writing an application email/letter;
- Know how to use formal language in writing email/letters;
- Write a clear and effective application email/letter tailored to a specific
job or opportunity.
LANGUAGE:

- Vocabulary: subject line (n), starting-line (n), steward (n), possess (v),
rewarding (adj); sociable (adj)
- Useful phrases and writing strategy and of application email/letter;
- Outline of a application email/letter.

SKILLS:

- Main skill: Writing;

- Sub-skills: Speaking, Reading, Listening.

METHOD: Integrated, mainly communicative.

TEACHING AIDS: PPT slides, computer, projector, board, handouts,

markers, etc.
PROCEDURES
TEACHER’S CONTENT STUDENT’S
ACTIVITIE ACTIVITIE
S S
Hi
Warm-up I saw your job advert yesterday for a gardener
(4-5’) and I want the job.
I like gardening and I’m awesome at it.
I’ve got loads of experience too.
- T gives an I’ve got exams in July but I can start
example of a afterwards if you want.
application Cheers - Ss read the
letter; Matt Plunkett letter
- T invites Ss Questions: carefully and
to read the 1. What kind of letter is it? answer the
letter; Answer: an application letter questions.
- T asked Ss a 2. Is it formal or informal?
few questions Answer: informal
about the 3. What register should you use in an
letter; application, formal or
- T checks the informal?
answers and Answer: a formal register
leads them 4. Does Matt give enough information about
into the himself?
lesson. Answer: no
Pre-Writing
(15 minutes) Exercise 1: Read the formal email and match
elements a-g with parts 1-7 of the email

- Ss read the
instructions
- T asks Ss to and through
read the email
instructions; together;
- T shows the - Ss discuss
email on the the elements
screen and a-g, then
match them
highlights the
with parts 1-7
important of the email;
information in - Ss raise
the letter; their hands
- T invites and answer;
some Ss to - Check
answer the answers as a
class;
question;
- Ss take
- T check a the email address the email is going to___ notes in their
answers with b the date ___ handout.
the whole c the writer’s contact address__
class; d the writer’s name/ signature__
e the person the letter is going to__
- T asks Ss to
f the subject line __
take notes. g the writer’s contact telephone number __

Answer:
a. 2
b. 1
c. 6
d. 5
e. 4
f. 3
 Exercise 2: Complete the paragraph
- Ss read the
plan and by matching part A-E of the instructions
- T shows email with descriptions 1-5 below and do the
the paragraph task
plan and asks individually;
- Ss raise
Ss to read the
their hands to
instructions; share the
- T asks a few answer with
students to the class;
share their - Ss give the
answers with evidence to
the class; explain their
Answer: answer;
- T asks Ss the 1. D - Ss check the
reason why 2. E answer as a
they chose 3. B class and take
that answer 4. C notes.
and asks them 5. A
to give
evidence on
the letter;
- T highlight
the
information
on the letter
and check the
answers.

Exercise 3: In which paragraph does Grace

 mention…

- T asks Ss to
read the
paragraph
again; - Ss read the
- T walks instructions
around the and the
class to offer paragraph
again and do
help if
the task;
necessary;
- T invites Ss - Ss answer
to answer and the question;
then write it 1. her reasons for applying for the role?
down on the - Ss check the
2. her experience?
board; answer as a
3. her personal qualities?
class and take
- Check Answer:
notes in their
answers with 1. Paragraph B. She was going to take part
handout;
the class. herself, but would find it more satisfying
to be a volunteer.
2. Paragraph C. She has experience of
volunteering at a village fair.
3. Paragraph C. She is positive, energetic
and reliable.

Outline of Application Letter/Email

1. Heading
2. Greeting
- T introduces 3. Body:
the outline of -Paragraph 1
an application -Paragraph 2 - Ss read the
letter/email; - Paragraph 3 outline
- T explain - Paragraph 4 carefully
each part of - Paragraph 5
the outline; 4. Complimentary close, signature and
-T asks Ss to contact information
take notes;
USEFUL PHRASES
FORMAL LETTER INFORMAL
LETTER
I noticed… I saw…; I have…
I have experience of I know a lot
- T show the …. about…
useful phrases I am available for…
and asks Ss to I look forward to I can come to..
read. hearing you soon. Hope to hear from
Your sincerely, you soon.
… Lots of love,
… - Ss read the
box of useful
Sample email: phrases.

Activity 3 (5’)
 Exercise 4: Read the Writing Strategy. Answer
the questions.
- T shows the
writing
strategy and Writing Strategy
asks Ss to
read; - Ss read the
writing
- T asks Ss to strategy
read the letter carefully;
again and - Ss read the
underline the letter again
phrases to find and do the
out the exercise;
answer;

- T check the - Ss check the

answer with answer as a
the class; class and take
notes.

Answer:
1. Application for the role of starting-line
steward
2. Yes (paragraphs A and E)
3. a. I am keen to …
b. I believe I possess …
c. I am available for ...
d. Yours sincerely
While- Exercise 5: Read the volunteer advert below
Writing (15’) and plan an application email. Follow the
paragraph plan you completed in exercise 2.
- T asks some Then write your email (120-150 words). - Ss answer
questions to the teacher's
analyze the questions
advertisement; from the
advertisement
and outline;

- T asks Ss to -Ss complete

do Exercise 5 Exercise 5
using the using the
phrases and phrases and
outline they outline they
have learned; Answer: Answers will vary. have learned;

-1 student
-T sets a time goes to the
limit of 10 board and
minutes and writes. Other
invites 1 Ss write in
student to go their
to the board handouts;
and write; - Ss check the
- T asks workbox to
he/she writes edit them.
every other
line on the
board;
-T walks
around the
class to offer
help if
necessary.

Post-writing Another sample:

(10’)
- After the From: Minh Ngan - Ss raise
time ends, T <minhngannguyen111@gmail.com> their hands to
invites a few Sent: Monday, March 19. 14:08 p.m comment and
students to To: c.veneer@Lourdsch.com correct errors
comment and Subject: Application for the role of supporting in the email;
correct their school concert - Ss swap
classmates' their writing
writing; Dear Mr. Claire Veneer, with a
- T asks Ss to partner, then
underline the I noticed your advertisement for volunteers in correct, and
mistake and supporting school concert, and I am writing to comment on
correct it on apply for the role. it;
the line - Ss check
below; I am keen on music concert and I believe it's again with T.
- T asks other much better to join the concert as a supporter.
Ss to swap
their writing I have experience for volunteering. Last year, I
with a partner, helped at a charity project at a orphanage. I was
then correct in charge of decorating the stage and helping in
one, and carrying things. I am responsible and energetic.
comment on
it; I am available for music concert the whole day.
- T comments Moreover, I can get there by bike.
on emails
written on the I look forward to hearing from you soon.
board,
checking for Yours sincerely,
spelling and
grammar Minh Ngan
errors, if any.
35 Hai Ba Trung

Da Nang

0934567812

Homework  Write an email to apply for a teaching Ss take notes.

assistant position at VUS English Center.
Use the outline and useful phrases you have
learned.
 Prepare the next lesson 5I- Culture page 68.