Reading and writing topic.

1. Writing
Application
Letters

2. OBJECTIVES:
In this lesson, students are expected
to:
identify the unique features, parts, and
requirements in writing application
letters
 write a college admission letter
 compose an application letter.

3. As students of the 21st century, one of
the skills that you need to achieve is to
know how and when to respond to
written communications.

4. Letters are only one of the
many documents that will
help you increase your
chances of landing and
becoming part of your
dream institution or
workplace.

5. This means that there are
times when you need to
market yourself to the
employer of your dreams or
maybe you also want to be
admitted to the school that
offers the major you want to
take up.

6. College Admission Letter
also referred to as the "letter of
intent," is a one-page letter required
for college and university
admission.
The sender writes a letter to briefly
discuss his intention for attending
the college program.

7. Employment Application Letter
 also referred to as the "job application letter" or
"cover letter", is a one-page letter attached to the
resume when applying for jobs.
 The purpose of writing the employment application
letter is to introduce yourself to a company,
demonstrate your interest in the company, and
highlight your experiences and personal qualities
for you to be considered for an interview schedule,
as well as with the available job position.

8. When sending your application letter, make
sure that it is free from errors, and it should be
written in a positive tone and a professional
manner.
(Remember that any mistake will have a
negative impression on you.)

9. Letter Formats
 Full Block Format- This is the most
common layout used in writing a cover
letter. In this format, all parts are justified
to the left.
 Modified Block Format- Modified block is
a type of format where the applicant’s
address, complimentary close, signature,
and sender’s identification is shifted to
the right side. Note that the first sentence
in the body or in each paragraph is not
indented.
 Semi-Block Format- The least used
format is the semi-block. It is almost the
same as the modified block format;
however, the difference is that the first
sentence in each paragraph is indented.

10. PARTS
of the
Letter

11. a. Heading
 The sender's address usually is included in
letterhead. If you are not using letterhead,
include the sender's address at the top of
the letter one line above the date. Do not
write the sender's name or title, as it is
included in the letter's closing. Include only
the street address, city, and zip code.

12. b. Date
 The date line is used to indicate the date
the letter was written. However, if your
letter is completed over a number of days,
use the date it was finished in the date
line.

13. c. Inside Address
 It contains the name of the college or
university admission head, his job title (if
applicable) and the address of the
university. It is the address of the receiver.
Skip a line between the heading, date, and
inside address.

14. d. Salutation
 It is the line that begins with the word
"Dear..." Place a colon (:) at the end of the
salutation. Use Mr. for men and Ms. for
women. Try to obtain a name to which you
can address your letter. If the name has
not been obtained, address it as
“Sir/Madam”.

15. e. Body
 The body is the main part of the letter
which includes the course you are
interested in, reason for choosing the
university, description of academic interest,
the basis for them to consider your
application, and plans, if any. Last part will
be your request to consider your
application for admission and information
on how to contact you.

16. f. Complimentary Close
 It is a polite way of finishing the letter.
Remember that it always ends with comma
(,).

17. g. Signature
 This is the last part of the letter. Write your
name on the first line and your title (if
applicable) on the second line. Then sign
directly above the typed name

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