NAME: _________________________________________ SUBJECT:

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GRADE&SECTION: _____________ DATE: _______________
LEARNING MODULE IN READING AND WRITING SKILLS
MODULE 4&5 WEEK 4-5 QUARTER 2
What I Need to Know
Students of the 21st 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.
Learning Competency: identify the unique features and requirements in composing a professional correspondence.
EN11/12RWS-IVhj-13;
a. Resume
b. Application letter for college admission
c. Application letter for Employment
d. Various forms of office correspondence
LESSON 4: Purposeful Writing in the Disciplines and for Professions
OBJECTIVES:
By the end of this module, you will have been able to:
1. Identify the unique features and requirements in composing professional correspondence.
2. Define the different features in composing professional correspondence.
3. Produce each type of requirements in professional correspondence.

What I Know
PRE ASSESSMENT
Direction: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of paper.
1. 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
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
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.

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.
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 is it
UNIQUE FEATURES OF AND REQUIREMENT S IN
COMPOSING PROFESSIONAL CORRESPONDENCE
1. RESUME- 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.
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 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.
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.
Parts of the Resume:
 Personal Information
 Educational Background
 Work Experience
 Seminars / Training Attended
 Character references
2. APPLICATION LETTER FOR COLLEGE ADMISSION- A college application cover letter 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.

How to write a college student cover letter

1. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
10. Show gratitude- Conclude your letter by expressing your gratitude for their time and consideration. Sign the letter in a
professional manner.

3. APLLICATION LETTER FOR EMPLOYMENT- It is used together with the resume. It is used to convey your intention to
apply for the vacant position in the company.
STEPS IN WRITING AN APPLICATION LETTER FOR EMPLOYMENT
 State when and where you learned about the vacant position
 Indicate your intention to apply for the vacant job
 Indicate the knowledge, qualifications, ad skills relevant for the job
 State the time availability for possible call back.

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.

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
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 offered.

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)

[Date]

[Employer's name]
[Employer's mailing address]
[Subject: Job title application]

[Dear Mr/Mrs. Employer’s name]

I was so excited when my former co-worker, Jay Lopez, told me about your opening for an
administrative assistant in your Portland offices. A long-time Veggies to Go customer and an
experienced admin, I would love to help the company achieve its mission of making healthy produce as
available as takeout.

I’ve worked for small companies for my entire career, and I relish the opportunity to wear many hats
and work with the team to succeed. In my latest role as an administrative assistant at Beauty Corp, I
saved my employer thousands of dollars in temp workers by implementing a self-scheduling system for
the customer service reps that cut down on cancelled shifts. I also learned web design, time sheet
coding, and perfected my Excel skills.

I’ve attached my resume for your consideration and hope to speak with you soon about your needs for
the role.

Sincerely,

[Signature over Printed name]

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)

[Name]
[Address]
[Contact Number]
[Email Address]

CAREER OBJECTIVE
I am seeking for company where my experience can not only improve the status of the company but also
automate the working process to the best possible one.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Birthday :
Age :
Gender :

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 Civil Status :
Religion :
Citizenship :
Provincial Address :
E- Mail Address :
Father’s Name :
Occupation :
Mother’s Name :
Occupation :

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Tertiary : [Course]
[Major]
[School]
[Address]
[Year]

Secondary : [School]
[Address]
[Year]

Elementary : [School]
[Address]
[Year]

WORK EXPERIENCE
[Company Name]
[Position]
[Date]

SEMINARS/ TRAINING ATTENDED

[Title of Seminar]
[Date]

CHARACTER REFERENCES
[Name]
[Position]
[Contact Number]

Assessment
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.
__________________4. It refers to a document that expresses your intent and interest in applying for collegiate program.
__________________5. It is used to convey your intention to apply for the vacant position in the company.
________________6. It tells the employer a lot about your professionalism, and improves the chances for receiving an
interview.
________________7. It states when and where you learned about the vacant position.
________________8. It lets admissions officers know more about you and gives you an opportunity to emphasize your
enthusiasm for attending their school.
________________9. It serves as your marketing tool in order to land a good job.
________________10. It should indicate your intention to apply for the vacant job.

What I can show

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

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 Prepared by: Noted by:

Ms. Jessa Nina M. Balbacal Mrs. Rochelle May G. Gayacan, LPT

STUDENT TEACHER SUBJECT TEACHER

ANSWER SHEE
**THIS PORTION OF THE MODULE SHOULD BE SUBMITTED BACK TO MA’AM ROCHELLE FOR CHECKING**

Name of Student: ________________________________________________ Grade/Strand: _________________

Present Address: _________________________________________________ Contact no.____________________
Subject Matter: READING AND WRITING SKILLS
Topic: Purposeful Writing in the Disciplines and for Professions
WHAT I KNOW
1.
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3.
4.
5.

WHAT’S NEW
Activity 1: WHO AM I?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

WHAT’S MORE
Activity 2: CHOOSING A SCHOOL!
Category Information Benefit
1. Vision
2. Mission
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 3. Program or course objectives.
(Refers to the degree you wish
to pursue.)
4. Job Opportunities/Employment
Support
5. Tuitions, scholarships or grants
offered.

WHAT I CAN DO
ACTIVITY 3: LET’S TRY TO COMPOSE!
Print your resume and application for employment using the format provided.
Or send me a soft copy of your resume and application for employment on my messenger account.
(Jessa Niña M. Balbacal) Thank you!

ASSESSMENT
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6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

WHAT I CAN SHOW

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

Prepared by:
Noted by:

Mrs. Rochelle May G. Gayacan, LPT

Ms. Jessa Nina M. Balbacal
SUBJECT TEACHER
STUDENT TEACHER

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