A Cover Letter
Step-by-step writing framework + model
A complete, ready-to-teach B2 writing lesson on "A Cover Letter". Includes objective, target vocabulary (position, experience, skills, enthusiasm…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.
Warm-up (5 min)
Activate prior knowledge: ask students what they already know about a cover letter. Brainstorm 3–5 words on the board.
Presentation (10 min)
Introduce the target language for A Cover Letter using flashcards/visuals. Drill pronunciation chorally, then individually.
- position
- experience
- skills
- enthusiasm
- suitable
- available
- attached CV
- sincerely
Controlled Practice (10 min)
- Matching: words ↔ pictures
- Gap-fill worksheet
- Pronunciation drill of: position, experience, skills, enthusiasm
Freer Practice (12 min)
Students write a short piece (60–120 words) applying the A Cover Letter structures.
Production (10 min)
Mini-presentation or group share: each student/team produces an original example using the target language.
Cool-down & Exit Ticket (3 min)
Each student says/writes one sentence using a target word from today's lesson.
Homework
Reinforcement: complete the A Cover Letter worksheet or record a 30-second voice note using 5 target words.