How to Write a Professional Email
Letter Format Example and Writing Tips
Written Communication
Written Communication: Emails and Letters
Overview
This lesson allows students to evaluate letters and emails and proper formatting.
Objectives:
How is writing an email similar to or different from writing a letter?
Objectives:
Students will be able to complete the following:
1. Identify the five main parts of email and letter writing.
2. Proofread and Draft an Email
3. Compare and Contrast Letters and Emails
Previous Knowledge: Students should be familiar with some aspects of letter/ email writing and the formatting tools in Microsoft Word to format the letter and/or email.
Instructions:
Show students the "How to Write a Professional Email" youtube video.
Have students read the two articles provided to them and then after reading have students give 2 tips to their partner on how to start a professional letter/email and one format example they've learned from their reading.
Once completed; along with the PowerPoint explain what Netiquette is and why it is important as well as an overview of the 5 parts of letter/email writing. Students will actively participate in analyzing the different parts, similar parts, and then independently students will correct mistakes on two samples.
Students will complete the Check for Understanding end of the PowerPoint as well as reflect on their learning.