Title:  Typing a Business Letter

Grade Level:  7

Subject:  Vocational/Technical, Language Arts, Physical Education

Learner Outcomes:  The student will be able to format a block style business letter using correct spelling, punctuation, and formatting.

Duration of Lesson:  2 days

Materials:  Mini lecture, Computer, Microsoft Word

Technology Tools/courseware:  Microsoft Word, Internet, Computer, and LCD Panel

Teacher Notes:

• Internet permission form
• IEP

1.  Explain the basic parts of a block style letter.
2. Review the formatting guidelines for a block style letter.
3. Show students a completed block style letter using the LCD panel.
4.  Ask students to get in small groups to brainstorm for the letter writing campaign.
5.  Ask each group to pick 5 businesses or individuals to write letters to asking for                their participation in our community health fair.
6.  Instruct students to find addresses for the businesses students wish to contact.
7.  Students should compose their block style business letters. Useful Phrases
8.  Proofread for grammar, formatting, and spelling errors.
9.  Sign letter in blue or black pen.
10. Submit letter to the teacher for final approval.

Modifications:

• Arrange heterogeneous groups to accommodate students of various ability levels
• Follow the school's policy for inclusion
• Refer to individual IEP's

• Write 2 of the letters using modified block style guidelines.

State Standards:  KIP6
                               KIP8
                               KIP11
                               KIP12

National Standards:

• Knows the characteristics and uses of computer software programs.
• Uses the general skills and strategies of the writing process.
• Uses the stylistic and rhetorical aspects of writing.

References:   Canada Unified School District
                          Jobsearch Tech

Author:  Wirt County Middle School

        Brenda McCorkle
        Lou Ann McVey
        Linda Moss
 
 

Overview

Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Lesson 4

Lesson 5

Lesson 6