Lesson Description: Students will learn to write a job application letter through a creative exercise centered on a fictitious vacancy for a position as a pirate. The video showcases Pirate Captain Badly, who outlines the job requirements. Students learn how to use persuasive language to highlight their experience and suitability for the role while applying key writing principles. This fun activity encourages imaginative thinking and provides students with an opportunity to develop their creative writing skills.

Lesson Question: Pirate Captain Badly is recruiting new crew members for his pirate ship. In his job advertisement, he has outlined some specific requirements. You are interested in applying for a position and should write a formal letter of application addressed to Captain Badly.

Text Types: Job application; creative; persuasive;