writing a cover letter

Your cover letter is your introduction to a company and an opportunity to make a great first impression on a prospective employer.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.8.3

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Start a formal letter with

• Dear Sir or Madam,

• Hi,

• Hello,

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CCSS.RI.7.3

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CCSS.RI.8.3

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CCSS.RI.9-10.3

What information is contained in the introduction of a cover letter?

• Your experience

• Your personal traits

• Why you are writing

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CCSS.RI.7.3

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CCSS.RI.8.3

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You may finish a formal letter with...

• Best wishes

• Yours faithfully

• see you

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CCSS.RI.7.3

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CCSS.RI.8.3

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What comes next after the date in a formal letter.

• receiver's address

• sender's address

• subject

• salutation

According to the directions, how many paragraphs should your cover letter be?

• 1-2

• 3-4

• 4-5

• 5 or more

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CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5