Caught’ya! for February 21, 2013  as they slung there backpacks over their shoulders the intrepid freinds followed felicia out of isabelles abode. there was a paucity of talk as the group trekked the short walk to horribly hard middle school

Week 5 Vocabulary  paucity– (noun) small quantity; scarcity  trekked– (verb) to travel, especially with hardships or difficulty

I can…  …identify the correct use of colons (i.e., in business letters, preceding list of items) within context.  …select the most appropriate format for writing a specific work-related text (i.e., instructions, directions, letters, memos, e- mails, reports).

Colon Rule #1  Use colons to set off a list of items or words ESPECIALLY when preceded by the following words: the following, as follows, or for example.  Example : When I get ready for school, I have to remember all of of the following necessities : my backpack, my lunchbox, and my homework.  Thing to remember : A colon introduces a list. IT CANNOT separate a preposition or a verb from its object! *If you’re typing, double space after the colon!

Colon Rule #2 Use colons in conventional situations.  In times. (This one is common sense.)  Example: We get out of school at 3:00.  After the opening of a BUSINESS LETTER:  Example: To whom it may concern:  Between the chapter and verse in a Bible reference.  Example: Turn in your Bible to John 3:16.

Colon Rule #3  Use a colon to set off a quotation in a sentence. Example : Patrick Henry concluded his revolutionary speech before the Virginia House of Burgesses with these ringing words: “Is life so dear, or peace as sweet as to be purchased by the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what courses others may take, but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!”

Types of Business Letters  application – the purpose is to apply for a job (also called a “cover letter” when it is accompanied by a résumé)  appreciation – the purpose is to express thanks for a service (also “ follow-up ”)  inquiry – the purpose is to request information  complaint – the purpose is to report a problem and request a solution  resignation – one that doesn’t (the standard) or does protest ("burn bridges")

Parts of a Business Letter

123 Easton Rd. Camden, OH December 9, 2008 Nintendo of America Inc th Ave. NE Redmond, WA Dear Sir or Madam; On June 15, 2008, I bought a Nintendo DS Lite from BestBuy. I am very satisfied with my DS Lite. The Nintendo DS is awesome! I enjoy all of the DS games. There is a large selection of fun games to choose from. Playing the DS is fun and easy. I enjoy using the touch screen and the double screens. The DS has many neat accessories that you can buy. I like the cases, different color decals, and headphones you can use. I play my DS Lite every week. If you were ever to make a new and better DS; I would buy it in an instant. Thank you for creating such a wonderful product and taking the time to read my letter. I would like your company to continue making more great games for the DS. If you have any questions or comments, I can be reached at the above address. Sincerely, Kimberley L. Reed Block Format In block format all parts of the letter are started on the left. DO NOT INDENT EVER

123 Easton Rd. Camden, OH December 9, 2008 Nintendo of America Inc th Ave. NE Redmond, WA Dear Sir or Madam: On June 15, 2008, I bought a Nintendo DS Lite from Bestbuy. I am very satisfied with my DS Lite. The Nintendo DS is awesome! I enjoy all of the DS games. There is a large selection of fun games to choose from. Playing the DS is fun and easy. I enjoy using the touch screen and the double screens. The DS has many neat accessories that you can buy. I like the cases, different color decals, and headphones you can use. I play my DS Lite every week. If you were ever to make a new and better DS; I would buy it in an instant. Thank you for creating such a wonderful product and taking the time to read my letter. I would like your company to continue making more great games for the DS. If you have any questions or comments, I can be reached at the above address. Sincerely, Kimberley L. Reed Return Address The return address is the address of the person who is writing the letter.

123 Easton Rd. Camden, OH December 9, 2008 Nintendo of America Inc th Ave. NE Redmond, WA Dear Sir or Madam: On June 15, 2008, I bought a Nintendo DS Lite from Bestbuy. I am very satisfied with my DS Lite. The Nintendo DS is awesome! I enjoy all of the DS games. There is a large selection of fun games to choose from. Playing the DS is fun and easy. I enjoy using the touch screen and the double screens. The DS has many neat accessories that you can buy. I like the cases, different color decals, and headphones you can use. I play my DS Lite every week. If you were ever to make a new and better DS; I would buy it in an instant. Thank you for creating such a wonderful product and taking the time to read my letter. I would like your company to continue making more great games for the DS. If you have any questions or comments, I can be reached at the above address. Sincerely, Kimberley L. Reed The Date The date must be written completely out. Do not do this 12/9/08 or this or this Dec. 15 th 2008

123 Easton Rd. Camden, OH December 9, 2008 Nintendo of America Inc th Ave. NE Redmond, WA Dear Sir or Madam: On June 15, 2008, I bought a Nintendo DS Lite from Bestbuy. I am very satisfied with my DS Lite. The Nintendo DS is awesome! I enjoy all of the DS games. There is a large selection of fun games to choose from. Playing the DS is fun and easy. I enjoy using the touch screen and the double screens. The DS has many neat accessories that you can buy. I like the cases, different color decals, and headphones you can use. I play my DS Lite every week. If you were ever to make a new and better DS; I would buy it in an instant. Thank you for creating such a wonderful product and taking the time to read my letter. I would like your company to continue making more great games for the DS. If you have any questions or comments, I can be reached at the above address. Sincerely, Kimberley L. Reed Recipient Address The recipient address is the address of the person you are writing to. Line 1: Company Line 2: number and street Line 3: City, State, Zip Code

123 Easton Rd. Camden, OH December 9, 2008 Nintendo of America Inc th Ave. NE Redmond, WA Dear Sir or Madam: On June 15, 2008, I bought a Nintendo DS Lite from Bestbuy. I am very satisfied with my DS Lite. The Nintendo DS is awesome! I enjoy all of the DS games. There is a large selection of fun games to choose from. Playing the DS is fun and easy. I enjoy using the touch screen and the double screens. The DS has many neat accessories that you can buy. I like the cases, different color decals, and headphones you can use. I play my DS Lite every week. If you were ever to make a new and better DS; I would buy it in an instant. Thank you for creating such a wonderful product and taking the time to read my letter. I would like your company to continue making more great games for the DS. If you have any questions or comments, I can be reached at the above address. Sincerely, Kimberley L. Reed Greeting The greeting is the salutation or the way you start the letter. that greets the recipient.

123 Easton Rd. Camden, OH December 9, 2008 Nintendo of America Inc th Ave. NE Redmond, WA Dear Sir or Madam: On June 15, 2008, I bought a Nintendo DS Lite from Bestbuy. I am very satisfied with my DS Lite. The Nintendo DS is awesome! I enjoy all of the DS games. There is a large selection of fun games to choose from. Playing the DS is fun and easy. I enjoy using the touch screen and the double screens. The DS has many neat accessories that you can buy. I like the cases, different color decals, and headphones you can use. I play my DS Lite every week. If you were ever to make a new and better DS; I would buy it in an instant. Thank you for creating such a wonderful product and taking the time to read my letter. I would like your company to continue making more great games for the DS. If you have any questions or comments, I can be reached at the above address. Sincerely, Kimberley L. Reed The Body The body is the actual letter. It contains important information, purpose of writing etc.

123 Easton Rd. Camden, OH December 9, 2008 Nintendo of America Inc th Ave. NE Redmond, WA Dear Sir or Madam: On June 15, 2008, I bought a Nintendo DS Lite from Bestbuy. I am very satisfied with my DS Lite. The Nintendo DS is awesome! I enjoy all of the DS games. There is a large selection of fun games to choose from. Playing the DS is fun and easy. I enjoy using the touch screen and the double screens. The DS has many neat accessories that you can buy. I like the cases, different color decals, and headphones you can use. I play my DS Lite every week. If you were ever to make a new and better DS; I would buy it in an instant. Thank you for creating such a wonderful product and taking the time to read my letter. I would like your company to continue making more great games for the DS. If you have any questions or comments, I can be reached at the above address. Sincerely, Kimberley L. Reed Closing The closing is an ending farewell to the letter before your name. USE Sincerely or Cordially or Respectfully

123 Easton Rd. Camden, OH December 9, 2008 Nintendo of America Inc th Ave. NE Redmond, WA Dear Sir or Madam: On June 15, 2008, I bought a Nintendo DS Lite from Bestbuy. I am very satisfied with my DS Lite. The Nintendo DS is awesome! I enjoy all of the DS games. There is a large selection of fun games to choose from. Playing the DS is fun and easy. I enjoy using the touch screen and the double screens. The DS has many neat accessories that you can buy. I like the cases, different color decals, and headphones you can use. I play my DS Lite every week. If you were ever to make a new and better DS; I would buy it in an instant. Thank you for creating such a wonderful product and taking the time to read my letter. I would like your company to continue making more great games for the DS. If you have any questions or comments, I can be reached at the above address. Sincerely, Kimberley L. Reed Signature and Name The signature is your name. You write it below the closing. The signature is written in cursive with your name printed below.

123 Easton Rd. Camden, OH (skip 1 line) December 9, 2008 (skip 1 line) Nintendo of America Inc th Ave. NE Redmond, WA (skip 1 line) Dear Sir or Madam: (skip 1 line) On June 15, 2008, I bought a Nintendo DS Lite from Bestbuy. I am very satisfied with my DS Lite. (skip 1 line) The Nintendo DS is awesome! I enjoy all of the DS games. There is a large selection of fun games to choose from. Playing the DS is fun and easy. I enjoy using the touch screen and the double screens. The DS has many neat accessories that you can buy. I like the cases, different color decals, and headphones you can use. I play my DS Lite every week. If you were ever to make a new and better DS; I would buy it in an instant. (skip 1 line) Thank you for creating such a wonderful product and taking the time to read my letter. I would like your company to continue making more great games for the DS. If you have any questions or comments, I can be reached at the above address. (skip 1 line) Sincerely, (skip 1 line) Kimberley L. Reed Skipping Lines You need to skip lines throughout your business letter. (skip 4 lines total)

Now it’s your turn…  Write a business letter to the Mars Candy Company suggesting changes they could make to their candy bar or complementing their candy.  Their address is as follows: President, Mars Candy Company High Street Hackettstown, NJ 07840

I can…  …identify the correct use of colons (i.e., in business letters, preceding list of items) within context.  …select the most appropriate format for writing a specific work-related text (i.e., instructions, directions, letters, memos, e- mails, reports).

Exit Ticket 1. Where should a colon always be used in a business letter? 2. Where should a colon be inserted in the following sentence? When you go to the store I need the following items milk, cereal, tape, and chocolate chips. 3. Why might you use a colon to introduce a quote instead of a comma?