Letter+Writing+activity

5.3.6 Recognize appropriate business and technology etiquette. The art of a letter writing (Typing) is becoming extinct. Most people only send emails and texts anymore. I would like you to type a letter to one of your seventh grade teachers or one of your 1st semester eighth grade teachers who made a difference or made a positive impact on you in some way. How will I use this in my future? In the business world workers who take the time to write proper thank you letters to those who help them make strong connections with those individuals. You may later be able to use those individuals as references for future jobs.
 * Students will review letter typing/mailing skills for the work world by typing and addressing thank you letters for teachers, coaches, principals, or counselors at BJHS. **
 * Thank You Letter **

The key components of a friendly letter are similar to the components required in a business letter. We will use the business format you learned last year in keyboarding. We will use open punctuation. Use the handout as your guide. Font Size 12 New Times Roman

Your letter head or your return address Date Double space Address of person receiving the letter Double Space GREETING (salutation) Dear Mr./Mrs./Ms. Teacher’s name Double Space BODY – this can be one paragraph or more. It’s up to you how much you write. But, you will write at least one complete paragraph of 5 sentences or more for this assignment. The first sentence can be a **greeting** such as: I hope your school year has gotten off to a good start. Then you will need to make an **overall statement** such as I really enjoyed your class last year. I am glad you were my teacher last year. **Next, give specific details** of something they did or said. Discuss a specific assignment that affected you. Make sure you are clear about what they did or said. Try to give two or more specific statements. Then another **summary statement** such as: You are an excellent teacher. You really helped me learn last year. Last, you may **wish them something for the future.** CLOSING-Sincerely, Respectfully, Love, With love, Blessings, etc. Double Space SIGNATURE LINE- Your name. After printing your letter. Sign your name between the closing and the typed name. If you are handwriting your letter anyway, there is no need for a signature line.