Learning is not compulsory…

..neither is survival. W. Edwards Deming

We’ll start with the cover letter.  2nd period needs to go through the whole thing, including what a cover letter is, how it’s formatted, and how to use the Seattle Times jobs listings to find a job.  6th period needs to peer edit cover letters. Here is what readers need to look for.

Reader 1: Check to see the three parts of the letter are there A) Why I’m writing and where I found the job listing B) Why–specifically–I’m qualified and C) When and how I’ll contact you again.

Reader 2: Check for grammar and other mechanical errors as well as to make sure that the letter uses proper business letter format.

Next, we’ll get started with the book circle books. Let’s just read for about 10 minutes from the book. Then, use this worksheet to decide on one particular theme that resonates throughout the book.

Finally, you’ll take one theme you decide on and search for an appropriate, interesting, or challenging quote that relates to it and the book you’re reading. Here are 3 good quote search sites to use:

• Quoteland
• Wikiquote
• Quotations Page

After you have your quote, explain how it relates to your novel by explaining what you think it means and then directly comparing it to 3 events or characters in the novel. 200 words.

HW: 2nd period: Rough draft of cover letter.  6th period: Final draft of cover letter. Remember your job shadow’s due date has moved to March 5th.