English · Terminale professionnelle · CEFR B1 → B1+

Week 3 Writing: emails and opinions

By Friday, you can write a cover email and an opinion paragraph.

Writing: give your opinion and apply for a job (B1 → B1+).

Everything is in English. Need help? Read the worked example, listen to the model, then try again.

One lesson a day is enough: for example Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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My checklist for the week

Lesson 1: A cover email
Lesson 2: Linkers to argue
Lesson 3: An opinion paragraph
My worksheets are completed (paper or ENT)
My productions are written or recorded
I have handed in my work on the ENT

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Lesson 1 · 40 min

A cover email

Objective

Write an email to apply for a job.

The lesson

A cover email says which job you want (I am writing to apply for…), why you are a good candidate (I have experience in…), when you are available, and ends formally: I look forward to hearing from you.

Worked example

Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to apply for the position of junior sales assistant. I am in my final year of a vocational course in retail. I have already worked in two shops during my placements, so I am used to serving customers. I am available every Saturday. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours faithfully, Noah Petit.

Listen to the model

Dear Sir or Madam → Yours faithfully (you don't know the name). Dear Mr Smith → Yours sincerely (you know the name).

Practise: self-correcting exercises

Complete the cover email.

I am writing to for the position of…
I have already in two shops.
I am every Saturday.
I look forward to from you.
Dear Sir or Madam → Yours

Your turn: a small production

Write

Write a cover email (80 to 100 words) to answer the job ad of week 2.

Sentence starters: Dear Sir or Madam, · I am writing to apply for… · I would be happy to… Yours faithfully,…

Write here, on paper or in your notebook. Your text is saved on this device only. Copy it to send it on the ENT.

Worksheet to complete (paper or ENT)

Print it, or copy it into your notebook. You can also complete it on a computer and upload it.

Name: Class: Date:

Cours à distance · Bac Pro · Terminale · English · Week 3 · Lesson 1

A cover email

Write an email to apply for a job.

1. Complete the lesson with the words in the box.

available · forward · which

A cover email says job you want (I am writing to apply for…), why you are a good candidate (I have experience in…), when you are , and ends formally: I look to hearing from you.

2. Exercises: fill in the blanks or circle the right answer.

I am writing to for the position of…
I have already ( working / worked / work ) in two shops.
I am every Saturday.
I look forward to ( hear / hearing / heard ) from you.
Dear Sir or Madam → Yours

3. Write a cover email (80 to 100 words) to answer the job ad of week 2.

Take a clear photo of this sheet and upload it on the ENT. · Madame Carole Paoli Pompougnac · IP

Lesson 2 · 35 min

Linkers to argue

Objective

Organise an argument with linkers.

The lesson

To argue: firstly (your first point), moreover (adds a point), however (shows a contrast), although (a contrast in the same sentence), therefore (gives a result), in conclusion (your last point).

Worked example

Firstly, a part-time job teaches you to manage money. Moreover, you meet adults who can help you later. However, it can be tiring. Although it is hard, I think it is a good experience. Therefore, I would advise students to work a few hours a week.

Listen to the model

Firstly, Moreover → arguments. However, Although → contrast. Therefore → conclusion.

Practise: self-correcting exercises

Choose the right linker.

, it is a good way to learn.
It is useful. , it is fun.
It is cheap. , it is slow.
it was difficult, we finished on time.
In , I agree with the idea.

Your turn: a small production

Write

Write 5 sentences about online lessons, with 5 different linkers.

Sentence starters: Firstly, online lessons… · Moreover,… / However,… · Therefore,… / In conclusion,…

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Worksheet to complete (paper or ENT)

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Cours à distance · Bac Pro · Terminale · English · Week 3 · Lesson 2

Linkers to argue

Organise an argument with linkers.

1. Complete the lesson with the words in the box.

although · conclusion · moreover

To argue: firstly (your first point), (adds a point), however (shows a contrast), (a contrast in the same sentence), therefore (gives a result), in (your last point).

2. Exercises: fill in the blanks or circle the right answer.

( However / Therefore / Firstly ), it is a good way to learn.
It is useful. ( However / Although / Moreover ), it is fun.
It is cheap. ( Moreover / Firstly / However ), it is slow.
( Therefore / Moreover / Although ) it was difficult, we finished on time.
In , I agree with the idea.

3. Write 5 sentences about online lessons, with 5 different linkers.

Take a clear photo of this sheet and upload it on the ENT. · Madame Carole Paoli Pompougnac · IP

Lesson 3 · 45 min

An opinion paragraph

Objective

Write 100 to 150 words to give and defend your opinion.

The lesson

An opinion paragraph has: your opinion (In my opinion…), two arguments with examples, one counter-argument (However, some people think…) and a conclusion that answers the question.

Worked example

Should teenagers have a part-time job? In my opinion, yes. Firstly, it helps them to become independent: they learn to manage their own money. Moreover, it is a real experience to put on a CV. For example, my cousin worked in a supermarket and found an apprenticeship there. However, some people think that it takes time away from school. That is true, so students should work only a few hours a week. In conclusion, a small job is a good step towards adult life.

Listen to the model

Opinion → argument 1 → argument 2 + example → counter-argument (However) → conclusion.

Practise: self-correcting exercises

Find the parts of the model paragraph.

The opinion is:
The first argument is about becoming .
The example is about the writer's .
The counter-argument starts with .
The conclusion starts with: In

Your turn: a small production

Write

Write 100 to 150 words: Is working from home a good idea?

Sentence starters: In my opinion,… · On the one hand,… On the other hand,… · To conclude,…

Write here, on paper or in your notebook. Your text is saved on this device only. Copy it to send it on the ENT.

Worksheet to complete (paper or ENT)

Print it, or copy it into your notebook. You can also complete it on a computer and upload it.

Name: Class: Date:

Cours à distance · Bac Pro · Terminale · English · Week 3 · Lesson 3

An opinion paragraph

Write 100 to 150 words to give and defend your opinion.

1. Complete the lesson with the words in the box.

conclusion · opinion

An opinion paragraph has: your (In my opinion…), two arguments with examples, one counter-argument (However, some people think…) and a that answers the question.

2. Exercises: fill in the blanks or circle the right answer.

The opinion is: ( In my opinion, yes. / For example, my cousin… / However, some people think… )
The first argument is about becoming .
The example is about the writer's .
The counter-argument starts with ( Moreover / However / Firstly ).
The conclusion starts with: In

3. Write 100 to 150 words: Is working from home a good idea?

Take a clear photo of this sheet and upload it on the ENT. · Madame Carole Paoli Pompougnac · IP

I hand in my work

Do the exercises online and click Check. Nothing is sent automatically: this website keeps nothing outside your device.
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Written work: click « Copy my text » and paste it in an ENT message or a document. Oral work: record it with the voice recorder of your phone.
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Upload them on the ENT, in the space your teacher has opened for « Week 3 » (homework drop box, cahier de textes or messaging), before the date your teacher gives.
No printer, no computer or a bad connection? Copy the worksheet in your notebook and tell your teacher through the ENT or the school office: another solution will be found together.