Writing a Cover Letter

Quiz

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English

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9th Grade - University

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Medium

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CCSS

RI.11-12.3, RI.11-12.8, RI.11-12.5

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Angie Smoulder

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12 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these statements is true about the purpose of a cover letter?

to ask to be considered for a specific job

to motivate the reader to interview you

to demonstrate your interest in a company

to make a good first impression

to discuss what you have to offer to a company

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A cover letter is read before a resume.

True

False

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Your cover letter should go into great detail about your job history and accomplishments.

True

False

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Your cover letter should use a casual tone.

True

False

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

5.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What information should you gather when researching a company in preparation for writing your cover letter? Make a list.

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

6.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

There are three parts of a cover letter. What are they?

Skill Review

Call to Action

Job History

Interest and Desire

Attention

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what part of your cover letter should you request an interview?

introductory paragraph

body paragraphs

closing paragraph

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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