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 position  Enclosures: Reading Log

EXAMPLE Closing Paragraph Respectfully, Carolyn A Heffron Carolyn A. Heffron Teacher Enclosures: 1. Reading Log

QUESTIONS?

YOUR TURN 10 TH 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 11 TH Using Your Notes- write a business letter about why Stephen King should be included in the curriculum You may make up their address