Bellwork Log onto a computer and head to Google Docs (use your school email) Open another tab, and head to campeng.weebly.com  1st Quarter  Week 8 Open.

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Bellwork Log onto a computer and head to Google Docs (use your school email) Open another tab, and head to campeng.weebly.com  1st Quarter  Week 8 Open the Cover Letter template

Notebook Check P. 12 – Epics (2 pts)  Bellwork; attach Beowulf graphic organizer P. 13 – Archetypes (6 pts)  Bellwork, list of types, completed chart P. 14 – Character Traits quickwrite (2 pts) P. 15 (periods 5-7) – Systems of Writing (2 pts) P. 16/17/18 – Cover Letter outline (2 pts); vocab t-chart (2 pts); cover letter draft (2 pts);

What’s in a Cover Letter? INTRODUCTION Why you’re writing; name of the position; how you heard about the job BODY Why you are qualified/best candidate for the job – be specific! Highlights of your resume CONCLUSION Restate interest Request meeting/thanks for your consideration http://www.monster.com/career-advice/cover-letter-resume/cover-letter-samples

Cover Letter: Your Turn Greeting (ex: “Dear _____” or “To Whom It May Concern”) Write a letter to an employer as if you are applying for your “dream job”

Cover Letter Peer Review Read through the letter in front of you, then answer the questions below at the bottom of the letter Did the writer sufficiently address the necessary elements? Did the writer convince you he/she was the best candidate? Could you hear the writer’s personal voice coming through? Are there opportunities to shorten the letter? Other general suggestions?