Year-10-Lesson-4---Cover-letter - Cover letter

Sep 13, 2026

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Formal cover letter learning resources for Year 10 students, centered on understanding how a well written cover letter introduces an individual to a potential employer and demonstrates value aligned to a specific advertised role. The lesson provides learning intentions and success criteria, video and sample resources, and a structured classroom workflow: analyze two job advertisements, draft a tailored cover letter addressing selection criteria and employer requirements, peer review with edits, and revise for final submission.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLetters

FormatPDF

Pages3

Reading Time1 min

AccessFree to download

Learning intention and success criteria

Resources

Classroom organisation and preparation

Activity 1: Introduce purpose and value

Activity 2: Analyze advertisements and draft a letter

Activity 3: Peer review and revise

Reflection

4 . Cover letter Australian blueprint for career development | Career Management Competency | | | | | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Learning intention Students will understand that a formal cover letter introduces themselves to a potential employer and demonstrates the value they bring to the position being applied for. Success criteria Students can write a tailored, formal cover letter that could be used to apply for a particular advertised job. Resources • Cover letter advice – video 13 minutes (indeed) • Sample cover letter – myfuture • Examples of 2 job advertisements (also used for lesson 2 and 3) • Job seeker resources – myfuture Classroom organisation • Pairs • Individual Preparation • Individual access to computer. • Print sample cover letter for each student. • Search online for 2 job advertisements* and print copies for each student. Seek ads will disappear once the roles have been filled. *Teachers can use the job advertisements identified in lesson 2 or may prefer to locate new ads for this activity. Focus should be on tailoring cover letters to address selection criteria and requirements of the job. D23/0077762 © Department of Education WA February 2025 Activity 1 Many people find it difficult to pitch themselves. However, when it comes to applying for a job, a well written cover letter plays a key role and there is skill to creating one. Students will benefit from understanding how to write succinctly to make a good first impression. • Introduce students to the function and value of a well written cover letter. When applying for jobs, hiring managers or human resources teams may find cover letters useful. • Discuss the purpose of cover letters: cover letters can add value to your resume your cover letter for a job is used to introduce yourself as an individual and professional a cover letter is your opportunity to explain why you would be a good candidate for the job. • Students watch the video and make notes, writing down key ideas to help write their cover letter. Activity 2 • Introduce the 2 job advertisements to students. • Students work in pairs or small groups and read both advertisements. Discuss the information provided. For example, do the advertisements provide information about the company and include key words such as not-for-profit values, inclusive, proactive. Highlight the learning from the previous lesson ‘Addressing Selection Criteria’. Discuss with students the value of this information and how it will help them to consider how they will draft a letter that aligns with the needs and description of the company. • Using the notes and information gleaned from the video, students should create a cover letter for one of the advertisements. Students need to provide a clear link between their knowledge, experience and abilities and the needs of the employer. Allow some‘freedom’ to create experiences and skills if necessary. Activity 3 • Once letters are completed, students should print their letter and pass their letter to another class member. • Students read the cover letters and use the job advertisements to check that selection criteria have been addressed. • Students read the letter again and make edits or suggestions in pencil. • Letters are returned to the author for review. Reflection Students should edit their cover letter accepting or declining any edits provided. Provide students with these statements to encourage focus on the purpose of their letter. D23/0077762 © Department of Education WA February 2025 2 Hayden Smith 214 Mitre Avenue Park Hill, 3045 0123 456 789 [haydensmith@email.com](haydensmith@email.com) Ms Charlotte Walker Manager Walkers Sports Supplies Shop 12, Parkgate Shopping Centre [CharlotteWalker@Walkers.com](CharlotteWalker@Walkers.com) Dear Ms Wal

FAQs

What is the purpose of a cover letter in a job application?

A formal cover letter introduces the applicant to the potential employer and explains why the applicant is a good candidate. It adds value to the resume by showing relevant experience and professionalism.

How do students create a tailored cover letter?

Students read two job advertisements, use notes from the video, and draft a cover letter for one role. They must clearly link their knowledge, experience, and abilities to the employer’s needs and requirements.

What happens after the cover letters are completed?

Students print their letters, pass them to peers for checking against selection criteria, then read again to make edits or suggestions. The revised letters are returned to the author for review and final editing.

Sep 13, 2026

Upload by Jacob