Click HERE to visit the Purdue Online Writing Lab to view an example of the blocked format business letter with correct spacing that you may use for a guide for this unit.
This is an example of the blocked format that you have learned about in LA 700. This format is discussed in the lesson "Business Letters, Structure, and Form."
Use a blocked format for each of the assigned letters in this unit. Begin by typing each business letter in a word document. Save it and and upload the file. I will reassign it if you do not send it to me this way. :) In each assignment, be sure to reference all the given information and include all parts of the letter
Use a blocked format for each of the assigned letters in this unit. Begin by typing each business letter in a word document. Save it and and upload the file. I will reassign it if you do not send it to me this way. :) In each assignment, be sure to reference all the given information and include all parts of the letter
Project: Writing a Letter of Application (5)
Apply for THIS job by WRITING A LETTER of application. Use your personal information and treat it like a real application.
Job Title:
Zoo Keeper Helper
Type:
Part-time
Category: After School Job
Use the CORRECT letter form as shown in the previous lessons.
Due to continued growth and expansion, the Hutchinson Zoo has an immediate opening for a part-time Zoo Keeper Helper with a love for animals and the outdoors. Duties include monitoring the traffic from the visitors who walk through the zoo, keeping the pathway swept and tidy, assisting the zookeeper with feeding of the animals, and other odd jobs. The position is available to a school aged person who would be available for a few hours three times a week and every other Saturday morning. Must be neat in appearance and friendly. Apply by sending a letter to Tammy Smith, 205 S. Carey Park, Hutchinson, KS, 67501.
Type your application letter IN A WORD DOCUMENT. In the response, be sure to reference the job title, the title of the person doing the hiring, your name, and your qualifications. You must also follow the format discussed in the lesson "Business Letters, Structure, and Form." Your letter should have three paragraphs.
Check Assignment 8 now to see how I will be grading your letter.
Also click HERE for an example of the blocked format business letter with correct spacing that you may use for a guide.
Job Title:
Zoo Keeper Helper
Type:
Part-time
Category: After School Job
Use the CORRECT letter form as shown in the previous lessons.
Due to continued growth and expansion, the Hutchinson Zoo has an immediate opening for a part-time Zoo Keeper Helper with a love for animals and the outdoors. Duties include monitoring the traffic from the visitors who walk through the zoo, keeping the pathway swept and tidy, assisting the zookeeper with feeding of the animals, and other odd jobs. The position is available to a school aged person who would be available for a few hours three times a week and every other Saturday morning. Must be neat in appearance and friendly. Apply by sending a letter to Tammy Smith, 205 S. Carey Park, Hutchinson, KS, 67501.
Type your application letter IN A WORD DOCUMENT. In the response, be sure to reference the job title, the title of the person doing the hiring, your name, and your qualifications. You must also follow the format discussed in the lesson "Business Letters, Structure, and Form." Your letter should have three paragraphs.
Check Assignment 8 now to see how I will be grading your letter.
Also click HERE for an example of the blocked format business letter with correct spacing that you may use for a guide.
Business Letter (6)
Complete Business Letter #1-
Write an adjustment letter. This letter will be in full block form and will have all six parts that you have studied. Use the following list of facts and specifics: (See OW assignment page).
Type your business letter in a Word document. In the response, be sure to reference all the given information. You must also follow the format discussed in the lesson "Business Letters, Structure, and Form." Your letter should contain three paragraphs.
Check Assignment 8 now to see how I will be grading your letter.
Also click HERE for an example of the blocked format business letter with correct spacing that you may for a guide.
Write an adjustment letter. This letter will be in full block form and will have all six parts that you have studied. Use the following list of facts and specifics: (See OW assignment page).
Type your business letter in a Word document. In the response, be sure to reference all the given information. You must also follow the format discussed in the lesson "Business Letters, Structure, and Form." Your letter should contain three paragraphs.
Check Assignment 8 now to see how I will be grading your letter.
Also click HERE for an example of the blocked format business letter with correct spacing that you may for a guide.
Project: Personal Letter (7)
Complete Personal Letter #3
Write a thank-you letter. The subject of your thank-you letter should be the sweater your grandmother knitted for you.
Type your letter in a word document and upload it using the file on the OW page. I will reassign it if you do not load it this way. :) In the response, be sure to reference all the given information. You must also follow the format discussed in the lesson.
Type your letter in a word document and upload it using the file on the OW page. I will reassign it if you do not load it this way. :) In the response, be sure to reference all the given information. You must also follow the format discussed in the lesson.
Project: Revising a Letter (8)
Revising letter- This will be assigned if you need to redo any of your letters.
Also click HERE for an example of the blocked format business letter with correct spacing that you may for a guide.
Also click HERE for an example of the blocked format business letter with correct spacing that you may for a guide.
Technical Directions (11)
Write the directions for making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Pretend the person who will follow these directions has NO idea how to do this... Do not forget any steps! :) CHECK OUT the sample project on the OW page to see how to lay out your project. Do not leave out any part .
Remember: All elements of a set of directions or how-to manual are included with the goal of explaining to the reader how to complete the process. Remember to use headings, bullets, etc. so that your reader can quickly navigate the text.
Create your project in a Word document so you can use the different types of print as described and shown in the example. You will be graded on the proper use of a title, headings, bullets, numbering, graphics and special fonts (italics, bold, etc.). You must include a list of ingredients or tools needed to complete your project. You will need to create your project in a word document and safe the file to upload to the OW project page. :) *It will be reassigned if you forget.
Remember: All elements of a set of directions or how-to manual are included with the goal of explaining to the reader how to complete the process. Remember to use headings, bullets, etc. so that your reader can quickly navigate the text.
Create your project in a Word document so you can use the different types of print as described and shown in the example. You will be graded on the proper use of a title, headings, bullets, numbering, graphics and special fonts (italics, bold, etc.). You must include a list of ingredients or tools needed to complete your project. You will need to create your project in a word document and safe the file to upload to the OW project page. :) *It will be reassigned if you forget.
Analyzing Technical Directions (12)
Visit this link. Download the manual. Look through the manual and type comments about each of the five listed things in the OW instruction list to analyze. Tell about the things that are helpful in each of the four categories listed, and finally tell about things that might need to be improved.
Project: Giving a How-to Speech (13)
Using the set of instructions that you wrote in the project "Writing Technical Directions," give a how-to speech to your teacher, Mrs. Wilt. You will need to send me a video clip of your speech. :) Try using QuickTime Player to do this or you can use Photo Booth.
QuickTime Player - Search using the Spotlight file in the upper right hand corner (Macs). Use QuickTime Player Help to learn how to use the program or just experiment with it. Send the recording to me through Skype and leave a note in the OW box letting me know when you send it. Submit the lesson at that time as well, so your grade can be added.
QuickTime Player - Search using the Spotlight file in the upper right hand corner (Macs). Use QuickTime Player Help to learn how to use the program or just experiment with it. Send the recording to me through Skype and leave a note in the OW box letting me know when you send it. Submit the lesson at that time as well, so your grade can be added.