English Language
Form IV
ENG-F4-06
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Professional Writing: Job Applications, Speeches and Curriculum Vitae (CV)
This module equips graduating Form IV students with indispensable career and professional writing skills. Students master the writing of formal Job Application Letters and school/college admission requests; compile comprehensive, modern Curriculum Vitae (CV) reflecting personal details, education, skills, leadership, and professional references; and compose formal speeches on cross-cutting social issues.
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🎯 Syllabus Competencies & Learning Objectives
Key Competencies
- Main Competence: 3.0 Communicate effectively in different contexts
- Specific Competence: 3.2 Create a variety of texts for different communicative purposes using the appropriate tone and register
Specific Learning Objectives
- Write formal application letters for employment and higher education admissions adhering to standard business format.
- Draft modern, professionally formatted Curriculum Vitae (CV) showcasing academic achievements, practical skills, and reputable referees.
- Compose formal, structured speeches addressing cross-cutting national challenges.
- Store, publish, and present professional job portfolio documents using digital tools.
📖 Comprehensive Study Notes Summary
### Topic 6: Professional Writing: Job Applications, Speeches and Curriculum Vitae (CV) (ENG-F4-06)
**Allocated Periods: 14**
#### 1. The Job Application Letter (Cover Letter)
- A specialized official business letter that accompanies a CV to market a candidate\'s qualifications for an advertised post.
- **Structure**:
1. *Header*: Sender\'s address, date, Receiver\'s address (e.g., *The Human Resource Manager...*).
2. *Salutation*: *Dear Sir/Madam,*
3. *Subject Heading*: *APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF JUNIOR LABORATORY ASSISTANT (REF: VA/2024/09)*.
4. *Opening Paragraph*: State the position applied for and where the vacancy was advertised (*"I am writing to express my strong interest in the post of... advertised in The Daily News of 12th October 2024."*).
5. *Second Paragraph (Academic Credentials)*: Educational qualifications and relevant subjects.
6. *Third Paragraph (Skills and Character)*: Practical skills, personal attributes, leadership roles, and readiness to contribute.
7. *Closing Paragraph*: Availability for interview and polite sign-off (*"Enclosed please find my Curriculum Vitae. I look forward to the opportunity of an interview."*).
8. *Complimentary Close*: *Yours faithfully,*, signature, printed full name.
#### 2. Modern Curriculum Vitae (CV) Structure
1. **Personal Particulars**: Full Name (bold), Postal Address, Mobile Number, Professional Email Address, Nationality, Date of Birth.
2. **Career Objective / Professional Summary**: 2-sentence summary of career ambitions and key strengths.
3. **Education Background**: Listed in **Reverse Chronological Order** (most recent first):
- *2021 – 2024*: Azania Secondary School, Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE - Form IV).
- *2014 – 2020*: Uhuru Primary School, Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE).
4. **Work / Volunteer Experience & Leadership**: Roles held (e.g., School Library Monitor, Science Club Secretary), responsibilities, and achievements.
5. **Special Skills and Competences**: Language proficiencies, digital/computer literacy (MS Office, internet search), interpersonal skills.
6. **Interests and Hobbies**: Productive extracurricular interests (e.g., chess, reading African literature, tree planting).
7. **Referees**: At least two or three respectable professionals who know the candidate academically or professionally (Full Name, Title, Institution, Phone, Email).
**Allocated Periods: 14**
#### 1. The Job Application Letter (Cover Letter)
- A specialized official business letter that accompanies a CV to market a candidate\'s qualifications for an advertised post.
- **Structure**:
1. *Header*: Sender\'s address, date, Receiver\'s address (e.g., *The Human Resource Manager...*).
2. *Salutation*: *Dear Sir/Madam,*
3. *Subject Heading*: *APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF JUNIOR LABORATORY ASSISTANT (REF: VA/2024/09)*.
4. *Opening Paragraph*: State the position applied for and where the vacancy was advertised (*"I am writing to express my strong interest in the post of... advertised in The Daily News of 12th October 2024."*).
5. *Second Paragraph (Academic Credentials)*: Educational qualifications and relevant subjects.
6. *Third Paragraph (Skills and Character)*: Practical skills, personal attributes, leadership roles, and readiness to contribute.
7. *Closing Paragraph*: Availability for interview and polite sign-off (*"Enclosed please find my Curriculum Vitae. I look forward to the opportunity of an interview."*).
8. *Complimentary Close*: *Yours faithfully,*, signature, printed full name.
#### 2. Modern Curriculum Vitae (CV) Structure
1. **Personal Particulars**: Full Name (bold), Postal Address, Mobile Number, Professional Email Address, Nationality, Date of Birth.
2. **Career Objective / Professional Summary**: 2-sentence summary of career ambitions and key strengths.
3. **Education Background**: Listed in **Reverse Chronological Order** (most recent first):
- *2021 – 2024*: Azania Secondary School, Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE - Form IV).
- *2014 – 2020*: Uhuru Primary School, Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE).
4. **Work / Volunteer Experience & Leadership**: Roles held (e.g., School Library Monitor, Science Club Secretary), responsibilities, and achievements.
5. **Special Skills and Competences**: Language proficiencies, digital/computer literacy (MS Office, internet search), interpersonal skills.
6. **Interests and Hobbies**: Productive extracurricular interests (e.g., chess, reading African literature, tree planting).
7. **Referees**: At least two or three respectable professionals who know the candidate academically or professionally (Full Name, Title, Institution, Phone, Email).