Lesson 3: The Cover Letter
Duration of Days: 6
Lesson Objective
Students will write a brief cover letter that matches their skills to a specific job advertisement.
Why do you want this job?
Why should they pick you?
Introduction
Qualification
Enthusiasm
Call to Action
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.12.1
Description: Students match-make their resume to a local Meriden job posting (ex. Stop & Shop or Target)
Purpose: Connecting personal skills to employer needs DOK Level: 3
Use of a sentence starter template
Choice of applying for a dream job vs. a starter job
A completed 3-paragraph cover letter tailored to a real local job posting.
Local job listings (Indeed/LinkedIn printouts)
Cover Letter Template