Letters of Recommendation: Securing Endorsement for Education or Employment

Requesting a letter of recommendation requires a blend of technical know-how and social savvy. This comprehensive lesson is designed to help students understand letters of recommendation while also honing the interpersonal skills necessary to navigate the process with confidence and tact.

Lesson Highlights:

• Understanding the Anatomy of a Letter of Recommendation: Explore the essential components of a recommendation letter, including a sample letter and fillable template.
  
• Navigating the Request Process: Students learn when, where, how, and why to ask for letters of recommendation, including strategies for identifying suitable recommenders.
  
• Brag Sheet Development: Guide students in creating comprehensive brag sheets that succinctly showcase their achievements, skills, and aspirations.

• Practical Application: Students practice reading application instructions to discern specific requirements for letters of recommendation.
  
• Etiquette and Norms: Discuss the importance of professional communication, including greetings, language style, thank you notes, and more. 

This product covers the following National Alliance for Secondary Education and Transition Standards: 

NASET 2.4.4 Youth demonstrate that they understand how personal skills and characteristics (e.g., positive attitude, self-discipline, honesty, time management, etc.) affect their employability.

NASET 3.2.4 Youth participate in varied activities that encourage the development of self-determination and self-advocacy skills.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

✨This Product Includes✨

• Google slides presentation with speaker notes & animated slides to prompt engagement
• Lesson plan
• Student Brag Sheet Activity (Print & Digital)
• Professional Brag Sheet (Print & Digital)
• Decoding Instructions Activity (Print & Digital)
• Recommenders Brainstorm Activity (Print & Digital)
• Sample Letter of Recommendation
• Letter of Recommendation Fillable Template
• Activity sample responses

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