GE: Block 3 - Week 7

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English - week 7, block 3

What are the goals for today?

• At the end of the lesson, students understand the basic structure of a letter of recommendation.
• Students are aware on how to recommend someone based on strengths and qualities.
• Students have written a letter of recommendation based on information given to them.

What is today's schedule?

• We will watch a small introduction video on referencing/recommending.
• You will be given information about the basic structure of a letter of recommendation.
• Assignment: Writing a letter of recommendation.
• Reviewing today's goals.

Information beforehand

You will now watch a video about a job reference/recommendation. Once the 'interviewer' starts asking questions to James, what does James say, so that Tim gets the job?

What strengths is James naming so that Tim gets the job?

Middle paragraph

Intro paragraph of a letter of recommendation

• Starting a letter of recommendation

• Dear Mr. (Name),​
  
• Dear Ms. (Name), 
• Dear Hiring Manager,
• To Whom It May Concern:

• Information for the introduction

• Start a letter of recommendation with introducing your candidate(s).
• Show enthusiasm while introducing said candidate(s).
• Mention for which job title you recommend the candidate(s) and for which company this person is (potentially) going to work for.

Middle paragraph

Body paragraph of a letter of recommendation

• A body (middle) paragraph is often used for:

• To talk about the strengths (qualities) of the candidates.
• Putting emphasis on why they would be such a great addition to the team.
• By putting emphasis you need to give structured arguments why the candidate(s) in question is such a great addition

• Sentences

• [Name of person] is a [quality about candidate] that would benefit the team greatly. [Name an example of the quality].
• The job description states that [description of job] is needed. My feelings are that [name of candidate] perfectly fits that description. [Name an example why].

Middle paragraph

Conclusion paragraph of a letter of recommendation

• The conclusion is mainly used for any future questions.

• If there are any more questions about [Name of candidate], feel free to contact me for further elaboration (uitleg).
• Feel free to contact me if you have any further questions.
• If any questions arise, do not hesitate to contact me.

• Formally ending a letter.

• Use: “Yours sincerely,"

Assignment

Assignment

You are the lead manager within a HR department of a company named YouJuice Inc. Your company sells on the go drinks all over the world. Originally this company was created in Mexico, but has recently been bought out by an American organisation. A this very moment you have three suitable candidates for the position Sales and Marketing Director. You will be writing an email to your superior, recommending one of the three given candidates.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The succesful candidate will be responsible for:

• Increasing sales and developing marketing strategies.
• Coordinating the work of the sales tams so that they are more motivated and effective.
• Carrying out market research to improve customer numbers.

The succesfull candidate will be:

• A strong personality with leadership qualities.
• Energetic, dynamic and enthusiastic.

The candidate will have:

• A good academic background and relevant work experience.
• Organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Numeracy skills and analytical skills.
• Good linguistic ability.

IN YOUR LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION:

 Your email needs to have the following:

1. Use an appropriate introduction.
2. Mention you have spoken to three candidates.
3. Mention which candidate has your preference.
4. Explain why the candidate is suited for the job. (Give three arguments why.)
5. Make sure these three arguments link to the job description.
6. Give one argument each for the two other candidates why they are not recommended.
7. Use a appropriate conclusion and end the letter in a formal tone.

Done? Submit your work on Microsoft Teams! 

Reviewing today's goals

• At the end of the lesson, students understand the basic structure of a letter of recommendation.
• Students are aware on how to recommend someone based on strengths and qualities.
• Students have written a letter of recommendation based on information given to them.

Homework

• Finish the London Zoo assignment from last week.
• Finish the letter of recommendation before the start of next class.