how to write a business letter library assignment
DESCRIPTION
SSA Speaker: YOU Subject- Adding/not adding a book to the unit Audience- Supervisor of English at the BOETRANSCRIPT
HOW TO WRITE A BUSINESS LETTER Library Assignment
SO…WHAT PROJECT WAS THAT? Please take out your project directions. What is it that you are doing?
Writing a letter to the BOE convincing them that your book will address the essential question of the unit.
OR writing a letter to the BOW why your book does not fit in the unit
SSA Speaker: YOU
Subject- Adding/not adding a book to the unit
Audience- Supervisor of English at the BOE
NOW WHAT- THE HEADINGS Compose your letter Heading 1 (Provides a Return Address- minus your name) Heading 2 (Provides the Date) Use 2-8 Spaces Heading 3 (Inside Address) Double Space Salutation (Dear Mrs./Mr.) followed by colon Double Space
EXAMPLE
NOW- THE CONTENT The body of a business letter contains
Opening: State why you are writing
Middle: give the audience they proof they require
Closing: Focus on a course of action- What should happen next?
SO…HOW DO YOU DO THIS?Copy the heading Provided Your Opening Paragraph: why your are writing this letter (Add or Don’t Add) and why you feel modern material should be added to the unit. Middle Paragraphs: These are the paragraphs where proof of your claim is given 3 examples of how (or not) you book relates to the essential question of the unit
An explanation of each example 3 examples of how this book relates (or not) to modern issues
An explanation of those examples This should be at least 2 paragraphs
Closing Paragraph- What should the BOE do with your information
HOW TO END After Closing Paragraph:Double Space Complimentary Closing (Sincerely, Respectfully…)Then 4 spaces- This is where you will sign your name The signature block- Type your name and positionEnclosures: Reading Log
EXAMPLE Closing Paragraph
Respectfully,
Carolyn A Heffron Carolyn A. Heffron Teacher
Enclosures: 1. Reading Log
QUESTIONS?
YOUR TURN 10TH Using Your Notes- Turn the “Letter from the 8 Clergymen” into a business letter.
You may make up their address, BUT remember they are in Birmingham.
YOUR TURN 11TH Using Your Notes- write a business letter about why Stephen King should be included in the curriculum
You may make up their address