Lesson PlanBackground informationTarget Students: Senior 3Type of Lesson: WritingTopic: Structure and writing tone of an application letterTeaching ObjectivesBy the end of this lesson, students should be able to:1)obtain the structure, writing tone of an application letter through analyzing a writing sample;2)learn to ask questions to explore information and make contents reasonable.Teaching ProceduresStep1 IntroductionMake a brief introduction to application letter.Step2 Analysis of a sample writing1.Analyze the requirements of the writing task.（2019新课标全国Ⅰ）假定你是李华，暑假在伦敦学习，得知当地美术馆要举办中国画展览。

请写一封信申请做志愿者，内容包括：①写信目的；②个人优势；③能做的事情。

注意：①词数100左右；②可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；③结束语已为你写好。

2.Explain the structure of an application letter.Paragraph1:自我介绍，写信背景，写信目的Paragraph2:表示自己能够胜任并具体说明理由Paragraph3:希望给予机会，期待尽快回复3.Process writingWrite this letter paragraph by paragraph in a formal and polite way, and try to make the contents logical and reasonable.Paragraph1: (自我介绍,写信背景,写信目的)（1）自我介绍：我是李华,暑假在伦敦学习。

I am Li Hua, a student studying in London.（2）写信背景：得知当地美术馆要举办中国画展览。

I learned that there will be a Chinese painting exhibition in your art gallery.（3）写信目的：我写信申请做志愿者I am writing to apply for being a volunteer.Join sentence2 and sentence3 together. Thus, paragraph1 can be written in the following way:I am Li Hua, a student studying in London. Learning that there will be a Chinese painting exhibition in your art gallery, I am writing to apply for being a volunteer.Paragraph2: (表示自己能够胜任,并具体说明理由)（1）A topic sentence is needed at the beginning of this paragraph.I deem that I am well qualified for the position.（2）Detailed reasonsIn order to make the contents in paragraph2 logical and reasonable, we can ask ourselves some questions, for example:Q: What kind of qualities are needed for a volunteer at the Chinese Painting Exhibition in London? A: speak fluent English, know a lot about Chinese paintings ...I deem that I am quite equal to the position. Firstly, being exposed to English since a young age enables me to communicate fluently with others. Additionally, I am keen on Chinese paintings. Thus, I can make full use of my related knowledge to help the visitors learn more about the unique Chinese art form.Paragraph3: (希望给予机会,期待尽快回复)be polite（1）如果能获得您的认可，我将不胜感激。

I would extremely appreciate it if I have a chance to receive your approval.（2）期待您的尽早回复。

Looking forward to your early reply.SampleDear Sir,I am Li Hua, a student studying in London. Learning that there will be a Chinese painting exhibition in your art gallery, I am writing to apply for being a volunteer.I deem that I am well qualified for the position. Firstly, being exposed to English since a young age enables me to communicate fluently with others. Additionally, I am keen on Chinese paintings. Thus, I can make full use of my related knowledge to help the visitors learn more about the unique Chinese art form.I would extremely appreciate it if I have a chance to receive your approval. Looking forward to your early reply.Yours,Li Hua Step 3 Sentence practiceTranslate the following sentences.1.我注意到了你们公司招募艺术节志愿者的消息，我对此很感兴趣。

2.我写信是想告诉您，我非常适合做你们在广告上刊登的这份工作2.我认为我非常适合这个职位。

3.首先，我有很好的英语口语能力，能够流利的用英语交流。

而且，我非常乐意向世界介绍中国文化。

4.如果能够被接受，我会为这份工作奉献我所有的精力和智慧。

5.期待您方便时尽早回复。

Step 4 SummaryStructure:Paragraph1:自我介绍，写信背景，写信目的Paragraph2:表示自己能够胜任并具体说明理由Paragraph3:希望给予机会，期待尽快回复Contents: be logical and reasonableWriting tone: be formal and politeSentence patternStep5 Practice writing an application letter1.假定你是光明中学学生李明。

你读到一则招聘中学生兼职英文记者的广告,你有意应聘这份工作。

请写一封申请信,信的内容包括:1）自我介绍以及表述申请意愿;2）申请理由。

注意:1）词数80左右,开头和结尾已为你写好,但不计入总词数;2）可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。

Dear Sir/Madam,_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Yours sincerely,Li Ming.SampleDear Sir/Madam,I'm a student from Guangming Middle School. I've read your advertisement for a part-time reporter and I am writing to apply for it.I think I am fit for your job. Firstly, I am outgoing and gifted in communicating with people. Besides, I can speak fluent English thanks to my volunteering experiences in an international organization. Most importantly, I have a nose for news, which might help me to get a scoop if I am offered the job.Thank you for reading my letter and I'm looking forward to your reply.Yours sincerely,Li Ming。