Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. reflect on personal experiences of gratitude.
2. learn and apply new vocabulary.
3. write a thank you letter after a job interview.

Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: Take out a green textbook. Turn to page 324. Write down the vocabulary and definitions in your notebook. Then write a sentence using each vocabulary word.

2. Brainstorm: Make a list of ten things that you are thankful for.

3. Brainstorm: Is it possible to be thankful after dealing with a bad situation? Think of something bad that happened to you that you were thankful for after it was over.

4. Task: Draft your thank you letter. Please use this model:

Madelaine Kingsbury
72 Heritage Lane
Wallingford PA 19086
(610) 484-2987
ms.kingsbury@verizon.net

December 1, 2010

Company Name
Company Address
City State Zip Code

Dear Ms. Jones:

Thank you for taking the time to meet with me on December 1, 2010, to discuss the _______ position available at your company. I was very excited to learn more about your organization. I believe that I will bring ___________ to the job. I am certain that I am the best candidate for this position. I look forward to hearing from you very soon.

Sincerely,
YOUR NAME

Homework: Type and email your job materials (resume, cover letter, and thank you letter) to ms.kingsbury@verizon.net by Wednesday, November 14, 2007 - worth 50 points each. Don't forget that 12 handwritten pages of your research paper are due on Friday - 100 points.