This 5-day lesson plan aims to teach 18 high school seniors how to write an effective cover letter. The objective is for each student to know how to organize and write a successful cover letter by the end of the lessons. On days 1 and 2, the teacher will explain what a cover letter is and thoroughly go over what should be included. Days 3 and 4 will focus on organizing paragraphs and content, with students turning in a rough draft on day 4. The final draft of the cover letter will be due on day 5 to conclude the lesson before transitioning to resumes.

1. How to Write a Cover Letter
Tory Misiti

2. Analyzing the Learner
 My class consists of 18 high school seniors
– 8 girls and 10 boys
 75% white, 20% African-American, 5%
Hispanic
 12 of the seniors have previously said they
are in need of a cover letter for a job /
internship they are soon applying for

3. Objective
Each student will know how to organize and
write a successful cover letter by the time
the lesson plan is complete. By breaking
down the process step by step and showing
them many examples of good and bad
cover letters, students will enumerate an
effective cover letter to be turned in for a
grade. This lesson will take 5 days to
complete and will be graded based on
how well they showcase what was taught.

4. Days 1 & 2
 Day 1 – I will explain to students what exactly a
cover letter is. A cover letter highlights experience
and skills that particularly pertain to the job they
are applying for. This letter stands as an
introduction to an employer and should essentially
serve as a first impression.
 Day 2 – I will thoroughly go over what should be
included in the cover letter. By this day, students
will know to limit the letter to one page, show
personality in a professional fashion, and how to
arrange the letter to focus on main points, among
many other helpful tactics.

5. Days 3, 4 & 5
 Day 3 – On this day, I will show students how
to organize each of their paragraphs and the
content of their cover letter.
 Day 4 – On this day, I will ask students to turn
in a rough draft of their cover letter. I will
briefly go over each letter with the students
and answer any questions they may have
and offer up any corrections.
 Day 5 – Final draft to be turned in and lead
into lesson on resumes.

6. Works Cited
"Writing Cover Letters." How to Write a
Cover Letter. The Writing Center, 29
Aug. 2014. Web. 01 Feb. 2015.
"Cover Letter Samples." Cover Letter
Examples for Different Careers &
Industries. Monster, n.d. Web. 02 Feb.
2015.