Sarah Brown, Kimberly Causey, Brenda Register ECED 4300 C Dr. Tonja Root Fall th grade

GPS:ELA5W2 The student demonstrates competence in a variety of genres. The student produces informational writing (e.g., report, procedures, correspondence) that: c. Creates an organizing structure appropriate to a specific purpose, audience, and context. PLO: The student will plan for writing a business letter by filling in a graphic organizer.

 informational writing/correspondence 1. business letters 2. s 3. memos  Business letters are written for different reasons. 1. letter of request 2. letter of complaint 3. letter to an editor or official

 purpose: to communicate information to others  choose a topic  importance of audience  graphic organizer  gather ideas/information  words or phrases  not focusing on spelling or forming sentences

Modified by Register, B. (2010) Tompkins, G.E. (2009). Language Arts: Patterns of Practice. Pearson Education, Inc. Personal writing (p. 199). Upper Saddle River, NJ.

ORACLE think quest educational foundation. (2000). Business letters. Retrieved from orms%20of%20writing/sl_busletterpg2.htm orms%20of%20writing/sl_busletterpg2.htm

 determine audience  brainstorm reasons for writing  list important details  format 1. beginning: reason for writing 2. middle: facts in detail 3. ending: explain what you want your reader to do and end politely 4. teacher will model

 A list of people and topics will be on the board.  Choose who you will write a business letter to and what the topic will be.  will receive a blank business letter graphic organizer  Complete the graphic organizer individually.

ELA5W4 The student consistently uses a writing process to develop, revise, and evaluate writing. The student a. Plans and drafts independently and resourcefully. b. Revises manuscripts to improve the meaning and focus of writing by adding, deleting, consolidating, clarifying, and rearranging words and sentences. PLO: Students will draft and revise a business letter.

 use ideas from graphic organizer  put in business letter format  complete sentences  put information in correct sequence  re-read for comprehension  add more content and details

Front Street Mount Celebres, CA October 5, 2004 Ms. Betty Johnson Accounts Payable The Cooking Store 765 Berliner Plaza Industrial Point, CA Dear Ms. Johnson: It has come to my attention that your company, The Cooking Store has been late with paying their invoices for the past three months. In order to encourage our customers to pay for their invoices before the due date, we have implemented a discount model where we'll give you 2% off your invoice if you pay us within 10 days of receiving the invoice. I hope that everything is going well for you and your company. You are one of our biggest customers, and we appreciate your business. If you have any questions, you can feel free to contact me at (555) Sincerely, Signature Bob Powers Accounts Receivable Letter writing guide. Sample Business letters ( ). Retrieved from usiness.htm usiness.htm

 draft a business letter as a class  generate sentences  read over it  find content errors  add detail

 refer to individual graphic organizer  draft individual business letter  correct content errors (e.g. delete inconsistencies)  add details

ELA5W4 The student consistently uses a writing process to develop, revise, and evaluate writing. The student c. Edits to correct errors in spelling, punctuation, etc. PLO: The student will edit their own business letter draft.

 correct errors in spelling  correct errors in punctuation  correct comma errors (after a conjunction, between two independent clauses, after introductory words and phrases)  correct capitalization errors  makes writing understandable  important for proper communication

James, E. Barking, C. (1993). Sincerely Yours: How to write great business letters. Clarion books. New York, N.Y.

 edit whole group draft  share the red pen  displayed checklist with proofreader’s marks

 refer to proofreader’s checklist  use red pen  edit individual business letter drafts