D.0.L. Please write the following sentences in your class folder. We will correct them together as a class. I dont under stand why we need to learn how to right an business letter. If you ask me I think their just plaine boring. Maybe if Miss Dargavel teaches us how to apply it to real lives than I might actually learned something!

How to write a… BUSINESS LETTER

Why Learn This??? It’s one of the essay styles you might be asked to write for the CAHSEE in 10th grade. You need to use it whenever a situation calls for formal correspondence Letter of request Formal complaint Applying for a job Transmitting ideas or suggestions

Lets take a look! BODY HEADING INSIDE ADDRESS SALUTATION COMPLIMENTARY CLOSING SIGNATURE

Parts of a Business Letter HEADING Consists of 2 parts: Your address and the date INSIDE ADDRESS The reader’s name (make sure you spell it correctly!), title, company/department, and their address For example: Mr. Clayton Metcalfe, Language Arts Teacher Eleanor Roosevelt High School 7447 Cleveland Ave. Corona, CA. 92821

Parts of a Business Letter SALUTATION The greeting (Dear _________: ) Notice the use of a colon (:) instead of a comma! BODY The purpose of the letter Usually consists of 3 short paragraphs; introduction, body, and conclusion.

Parts of a Business Letter BODY (continued) Introduction: State your name and purpose (WHY) Body: Explain what you want (WHAT) Conclusion: Thank you and contact info/number COMPLIMENTARY CLOSING Polite close to the letter followed by a comma Sincerely, Yours truly, Yours sincerely, etc.

Parts of a Business Letter SIGNATURE Sign your letter personally, then type your name OPTIONAL Enclosures: document, brochure, copy of receipt, resume Copies: if the letter is also being sent to other people Cc: carbon copy

Formatting the Business Letter Business letters should be written on 8 ½ x 11 unlined, white paper Use 1” margins on all sides Use a serif font such as Times New Roman (12 pt) Or Georgia (11 pt) Should be single-spaced and, if possible, typed Justify your letter on the left side (this is called the “block” format)

Spacing the Business Letter Enclosures (3) Spacing the Business Letter 4 SPACES 2 SPACES 2 SPACES 2 SPACES BETWEEN EACH PARAGRAPH NOTE: If you’re going to add any enclosures, skip 2 SPACES after your typed name. If you only have one, simply type “Enclosure.” If it’s plural, type “Enclosures,” followed by the number of enclosures you’re including. 4 SPACES

Journal Think of a technology that you have (cell phone, computer, mp3 player, tablet, watch, etc.) and try to think of something that you would change to make the technology better. That is, think about what you wish the technology would or would not do. 3-4 sentences

Assignment Think of a technology that you use on a regular basis (mobile phone, computer, tablet, mp3 player, watch, etc). Think about how you could improve this technology, that is how could this be better, more functional? Write a business letter to the CEO of the company that manufactures your product. You will need to look up the CEO’s name and the company address on your own (this is part of your homework). Your business letter will consist of you sharing your ideas with the CEO/President of the company. Your letter must be typed! Remember, this is not an essay, it is a SHORT letter—3 paragraphs!!! Good luck and have fun! A typed rough draft of your letter is due on Wednesday.