Letter Writing Portfolio Project All the classwork and homework you complete as part of this project must be kept in your folder and submitted for making as a complete portfolio by 14 May.

Letter Writing Objectives In working on this project you will learn how to write: A Business Letter A formal letter A letter of Application with a CV/Resume An Informal letter You will also be meeting the following Common Core objectives: Introduce Text Types and Purposes: Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesive links between the major sections of the text. [CC W.1.c] Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone when writing. [CC.9-10.W.1.d] Write informative/explanatory texts clearly and accurately through the effective selection and organization of content. [CC.9-10.W.2] Using precise language, develop a topic with well-chosen, relevant facts, concrete details, quotations, or other information. [CC.9-10.W.2.b & CC.9-10.W.2.d] Conduct research projects to draw evidence from literary or informational texts to answer a question or solve a problem. [CC.9-10.W.7 & CC.9-10.W.9]

In these lessons we will continue learning how to: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. [CC L.1 & CC L.1.a] Use reference resources such as dictionaries to resolve issues of punctuation & grammatical usage. [CC L.1.b, CC L.4.c CC L.4.d] Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, hyphenation, and spelling when writing. [CC L.2, CC L.2.a & CC L.2.b] Apply knowledge of language to vary syntax for effect and to help understand how language functions in different contexts. [CC L.3 & CC L.3.a] Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown words and phrases. [CC L.4] Use context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. [CC L.4.a] Letter Writing 1 – Objectives

In these lessons we will continue learning how to: Identify and correctly use patterns of word changes that indicate different meanings or parts of speech. [CC L.4.b] Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. [CC L.5] Interpret figures of speech (e.g., hyperbole, paradox) in context and analyze their role in the text. [CC L.5.a] Analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations. [CC L.5.b] Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. [CC L.6] Letter Writing 1 – Objectives

There are three basic types of letter, Business, Formal and Informal. Whichever letter you have to write in real life or is set as an exam question, you must make sure you use the correct layout for the letter. Letter Writing - Introduction

Sender’s Address Recipient's Address Date Salutation Topic Line Body Text Sign Off Classwork Task N o 1: Copy this slide in your folder. [2 Marks] Letter Writing Blocking out a Formal Letter Signature

Sender’s Address Date Salutation Body Text Sign Off Signatur e Classwork Task N o 2: Copy this slide in your folder. [2 Marks] Letter Writing Blocking out an Informal Letter

Letter Writing 1 – Business Letter Specific Learning Objectives To learn an acceptable layout for a Business Letter. To learn a correct content structure for a Business Letter. To practice writing a Business Letter.

Examples of Business Letterheads Note: On letterheads the sender’s address is printed wherever they want. Letter Writing 1 – Business Letter Classwork Task N o 3: Create a blocked diagram for each of these letterheads which shows the position of the Business address. [6 Marks]

A business letter is set out like this: Your Name Your Address Your Town Your Postcode SENDER ADDRESS: Can be Letterhead or Left/Right/Centre Aligned Date (Before the recipient address USA style) Business Contact Name RECIPIENT ADDRESS – Always Left Aligned Business Name Business Address Business Town Business Postcode. Date (After the recipient address UK style) Letter Writing 1 – Business Letter Classwork Task N o 4: Copy the next two slides in your folder. [15 Marks]

The body of the letter Dear Sir./Dear Mr Smith. SALUTATION – Always Formal Translation Brochure Topic Heading - Optional I should be grateful if you would send us your brochure and price list about your translation services. Body Text We are currently developing our sales literature and web sites and are interested in translating these into five languages apart from English. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Closing para - ‘Call to action’ Yours faithfully Sign off – start ‘Sir’ = Yours Faithfully Andrea Philips Written signature Andrea Philips Print Name Marketing Manager Job Title – usually smaller font and underlined Letter Writing 1 – Business Letter

You: Mr. Ahmed al Fares Office Manager Universal Movers Ltd 514 Olayia Street, Riyadh Tel: Fax: Account: IOS Recipient: Mr. Abdullah al Suwail Account Manager Index Office Supplies Index House 560 King Abdulaziz Road North Riyadh What you need: 3 Boxes of A4 printer paper - URGENT Pens, Red & Black. Box of each. C4 & C3 windowed envelopes – 1 box of each 1 pack of post it notes Paper clips. 10 Box pack. 60 ring-binders in red black and blue colours. URGENT Letter Writing 1 – Business Letter Classwork Task N o 4: [15 Marks] Write a business letter ordering the stationary supplies listed below.

Homework Task [15 Marks] Either from home or the internet find a business letter and annotate it showing the component parts of the letter. Submit by Thursday Apr 9 th. Note: This needs to be a real piece of paper that can go in your portfolio. Letter Writing 1 – Business Letter