A business letter may be the key receiving a job offer or making a major deal. A writing handout, part of a series of handouts on specific types and styles, shares some of the key components involved with writing a business letter. The bulk of the resource focuses on applications and cover letters, providing samples of each type.

Concepts

business letters, applying for jobs, cover letters

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Find a sample job and have learners practice writing a letter to apply for that job
• Share a selection of cover letters and discuss their positive and negative aspects

Classroom Considerations

• Requires an understanding of formal versus informal writing

Pros

• Includes a checklist for each type of letter

Cons

• Limits content to two key types of letters without mentioning others

Common Core

W.9-10.4 W.9-10.10 W.11-12.4 W.11-12.10