Week-4-and-5-RWS.pptx-READING AND WRITING SKILLS

Reading and writing skills are the fundamental abilities to understand and produce written language, crucial for communication, learning, and success in all aspects of life. Reading involves decoding and comprehending written text, while writing involves conveying thoughts through text with proper grammar and organization.

1. Reading and Writing Skills Balbacal, Jessa Nina M. Student Teacher

2. What I Need to Know Students of the 21 st century must be able to locate, understand, evaluate, and use written information in their personal and academic lives. Fisher and Frey (2008). Every time you engage in writing whether it is for academic purposes or for the professional field, it is a requirement that you identify first your purpose.

3. Learning Competency: Identify the unique features and requirements in composing a professional correspondence. EN11/12RWS-IVhj-13; Resume Application Letter For College Admission Application L etter for Employment Various Forms Of Office Correspondence 1 2 3 4

4. LESSON 4: Purposeful Writing in the Disciplines and for Professions Objectives Identify the unique features and requirements in composing professional correspondence. 1 Define the different features in composing professional correspondence. 2 Produce each type of requirements in professional correspondence. 3

5. What I Know 3 2 Direction : Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of paper. PRE ASSESSMENT What document is an enclosure to a cover letter that is used for employment and highlights applicant’s education, experience, skills and qualifications ? A. Biodata B . Resume C . Application Letter D. Memorandum B

6. 2. What type of letter discusses the intention of the sender in attending a college program? A. Request Letter B. Cover Letter C. College Admission Letter D . Employment Application Letter 3. Job applications should print their resumes on _________? A. White Paper B . Gloss Paper C . Colored Paper D. Photo Paper B A

7. 4. When you are asked to provide 2-3 professional or character references, you may include _______. A . Parents , sibling and other relatives. B . Former employers, former manager and teachers. C . The CEO who happens to be your uncle as well. D . All of the above. 5. What information in the education section should you include? A. Name of the institution or university. B. Course or Program taken. C . Inclusive date or year attended. D. All of the above. B D

8. 1. Name one trait or characteristic that you think people admire about you. 2. Think of a challenge or problem that you had encountered. How did you arrived at a solution? 3. Which subject do you well in school? Why? 4. What do you think is your expertise? 5. What makes you proud of yourself? What’s New ACTIVITY 1: WHO AM I? Direction: Know yourself by identifying your strengths before coming up with your objectives and writing your resume. Answer the following questions honestly and appropriately.

9. UNIQUE FEATURES OF AND REQUIREMENT S IN COMPOSING PROFESSIONAL CORRESPONDENCE It serves as your marketing tool in order to land a good job. It outlines your education, qualifications and achievements. The employer will base the decision whether or not you will be accepted in the company. RESUME

10. A resume is a summary of background, skills and qualifications, which is sent to employers for review. Consider it to be your personal marketing brochure with the goal of gaining the employer’s attention and to giving them the information they need to bring you to the next step in the hiring process, an interview. Scientific essay Despite being red, Mars is actually a cold place Venus is hot and is the second planet from the Sun

11. Your resume is often the first document that an employer would typically look at, so it serves as your first impression in the employment process. A well-written and formatted resume tells the employer a lot about your professionalism, and improves the chances for receiving an interview. Consider that employers compare resumes to decide who to interview.

12. Parts of the Resume Personal Information 1 2 3 4 5 Educational Background Work Experience Seminars/ Training Attended Character References

13. APPLICATION LETTER FOR COLLEGE ADMISSION It refers to a document that expresses your intent and interest in applying for a collegiate program. Essentially, it lets admissions officers know more about you and gives you an opportunity to emphasize your enthusiasm for attending their school. While admissions officers look at your entire application before giving you an offer of admission, your college application cover letter can improve your chances of admittance.

14. How to write a college student cover letter. Do some research- Start by finding out what the employer is looking for. Read the job description carefully to identify the qualities the employer wants in a candidate. Among your set of skills, write down the ones that are relevant for the position. Look for information about their company culture or objectives and draft a few sentences explaining why these qualities will help you to thrive in their organization.

15. 2 . Verify the instructions- Check if your cover letter needs to be submitted via traditional mail, email or through online application fields. Following the employer's instructions is an easy way to demonstrate your attention to detail. Verify the job description and company website. If you need clarifications, you can call the company's human resources department.

16. 3. Communicate your contact details- At the top of the letter, write your first and last name, mailing address, phone number and email. This will facilitate the hiring manager's task when they decide to contact you .

17. 4. Confirm the recipient's contact information- If you are sending a paper copy, you need to write the recipient's name and address at the top of your letter to ensure they receive it. If you send it electronically, you can skip this step and verify the recipient's email address is correct by double-checking the job posting.

18. 5. Create a subject line- To ensure that your reader understands the purpose of your letter immediately, explain it in a few words. Example:   Application for Internship. If you send an email, you will write this in the subject line. 6. Introduce yourself- Use your opening statement to introduce yourself. The first paragraph should state the reason why you are writing and where you found out about the position. Also, express your interest in the position sincerely.

19. 7. Tell the reader about your education- Since you are a student or recently graduated, your education is your principal asset. Highlight this at the beginning of your letter. Tell your future employer what you study along with where and when you are expected to graduate if it applies. You can also mention your academic distinctions to make a good first impression.

20. 8. Explain why you are a good fit for the job- In two paragraphs, explain why your skills and education make you a good match for the position. If you already gained relevant experience through internships or summer jobs, mention it. 9. Include a call to action- Finish your letter by asking for an interview and directing the reader to your resume or portfolio. You can also be proactive and express your intention of following up with a call or email to schedule an interview.

21. 10. Show gratitude- Conclude your letter by expressing your gratitude for their time and consideration. Sign the letter in a professional manner.

22. APPLICATION LETTER FOR EMPLOYMENT 1. State when and where you learned about the vacant position. 3. Indicate the knowledge, qualifications, ad skills relevant for the job. 2. Indicate your intention to apply for the vacant job . It is used together with the resume. It is used to convey your intention to apply for the vacant position in the company. 4. State the time availability for possible call back.

23. What’s more ACTIVITY 2: CHOOSING A SCHOOL! After completing your basic education, you might want to pursue a college degree. Where do you wish to study? Why would you want to go to that school? Direction: Go online and search for a college or university you would like to enrol in. In the second column, write the information regarding the category listed in the first column. In the last column, write how the pieces of information can benefit you in the future.

24. Category Information Benefit 1. Vision 2. Mission 3. Program or course objectives. (Refers to the degree you wish to pursue.) 4. Job Opportunities/Employment Support 5. Tuitions, scholarships or grants offered.

25. What I can do ACTIVITY 3: LET’S TRY TO COMPOSE! APPLICATION LETTER FOR EMPLOYMENT Direction: Compose a cover letter or application letter for a job application. Submit your letter in a type written format and follow the format and sample below. (Font size: 12, Font Style: Times New Roman)

26. RESUME Compose your own resume. Submit your letter in a type written format and follow the format and sample below. (Font size: 12, Font Style: Times New Roman)

27. POST-ASSESSMENT Direction: Identify what is being defined in each item. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper . __________________ 1. It is a summary of background, skills and qualification, which is sent to employers for review . _________________2. It is used together with the resume. _________________3. It outlines your education, qualifications and achievements. RESUME APPLICATION LETTER FOR EMPLOYMENT RESUME

28. Which category in 21 st Century skills do you think the core of our topic falls in? (Communication, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, productivity, leadership and technology literacy). Explain why.   What I can show

29. BOOK Dayagbil , Filomina T., Abao , Ethel., Bacus , Remedios C., Critical Reading and Writing for Senior High School, Quezon CITY, Metro Manila: Lorimar Publishing Inc. 2016, 151 - 160 Reference

30. Thank you and God bless!