Learning Module & Quiz By: Kristen Cowan CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE

 Any High School (9-12) Special Education Class  Preparing to properly write a thank you letter while preparing for quiz Learner Description  This is for special needs students to properly be taught how to write a thank you letter with all of the requirements CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE

 Public Community School  School diversity is changing  Not all students have computer access at home, assignment is to be done during class time  This presentation will help the students not only learn about letter writing, but getting familiar with power points  Most students are from middle class families CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE

BenefitsChallengesInsights The students get more practice with computers Will know how to properly write a thank you letter More prepared for quiz The students are not used to working with power points Some are not used to independent work Might not be enough TA’s to help students It should not take too long for the students to complete Enough information to give a good base for the quiz at the end of the module This will be completed during class time a week prior to the quiz CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE

Objective #1  Given a piece of paper, the students will be able to write a letter given the five steps with an accuracy of 100% CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE

Objective #2  Given “helpful hints,” the students will learn how to make their letters the best they can be with an accuracy of 100% CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE

Objective #3  Given the quiz, students will be able to individually take the quiz over how to write a thank you letter with an accuracy of 100% CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE

How to write a “Thank You” letter: Learning Module and Quiz Prep CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE

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 Now that you know the summary of how to write a thank you letter, we will now go into detail on the step process to help prepare for the quiz CLICK HERE TOCONTINUE

STEPS TO WRITING A THANK YOU LETTER QUIZ CLICK ON A TOPIC TO BEGIN HELPFUL TIPS

Click on a step to begin STEPS STEP 1 STEP 3 STEP 2 STEP 4 STEP 5

 Return Address and Main Address  Return Address – Tab over and type your address near the right margin, followed by the date  Ex: 5678 Right Street Wherever, PA November 9, 2011 CLICK HERE TOCONTINUE

 Main Address: Type or write this information with the left Margin. The Reader’s name goes on the second line  Ex: XYZ Corporation Attention: John Smith 555 State Street Somewhere, IN CLICK HERE TOCONTINUE

 Greeting: Always address your “thank you,” letter to a specific person. Use conventional “dear” followed by “Mr.” or “Ms.” followed by the first name and/or surname with a colon or comma Ex: Dear Ms. Kristen Cowan: Dear Ms. Kristen Cowan,

 Never send a “thank you” letter to a person using his/her job title  Ex: Dear Career Counselor:  Dear Career Counselor,

 Two average length paragraphs should make up this section. In the first paragraph thank the reader for whatever it is you are thanking them for. Perhaps a position you applied for at a job. Convey your enthusiasm and it would be helpful to convey the date of the interview. Mention an interesting topic or rewarding moment.  Make a SINGLE “return” between paragraphs CLICK HERE TOCONTINUE

 Last Paragraph:  Thank the reader again (maybe for considering you for a position). State your enthusiasm and confidence again, and that you look forward to seeing/hearing from them again. CLICK HERE TOCONTINUE

 Close: Make a single return after the last paragraph and type the close, aligning it with your return address  Any of the following words or phrases can be used: “Sincerely,” or “Cordially,” If the letter isn’t business like and more personal, you may use “Love,” or “Yours Truly.”

 TRUE OR FALSE:  This PowerPoint is to help you write a good “greeting” letter? False True

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 True or False:  There are five main steps in writing a good thank you letter TrueFalse

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Helpful Tips Timely Hand Written ProofreAd Stationary Click on Major Conflict to begin !

 Send your “thank you” letter within two days of the interview.

 Handwritten thank-yous can sometimes have more meaning especially depending on personality and penmanship, a typed letter can also be appropriate

 Edit your “Thank – you” letter carefully. Ask someone you trust to check it over and give you constructive feedback.  Look for *Misspelled, repeated, or misused words*

 If you decide to hand write your letter, use plain, light – colored stationary – solid white, off white, or gray is best.

 Do you think you are ready? Yes - Begin No - Review

 You should always address your greeting to:  A).  B). Specific Person Job Title

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