1. EMAILS Business English

2. BAD EXAMPLE  Looking at the example, what needs changed, fixed, added, or taken out?

3. SUBJECT LINE The subject line should always be relevant: giving the reader a hint about what the email is about.  Examples  “Business English absence”  “Question about email assignment – Business English”  “Monday 3/28 – Business English”  Write a new subject line for the example email.

4. GREETING  All formal and semi-formal emails need a greeting. With your partner, think of as many greetings as you can.  Examples of greetings: To whom it may concern: Dear ____, Hi ______!  Write a greeting for the example email.

5. INTRODUCTION SENTENCE  In a formal/semi-formal email, you want to get to the point quickly. Don’t talk about the weather.  An acceptable opening: “I hope this email finds you well.”  Add an opening sentence to your email.

6. CONTENT Tips  Keep your sentences together in one block.  Be respectful and use polite language.  Don’t use emoticons or slang words  Take a minute to rewrite the sentences of the example email. Add polite language, and make sure all the sentences are in blocks.

7. CLOSING AND SIGNATURE  Every formal or semi-formal email needs a closing and signature. What are some possible closings?  Example closings: Best, Yours Truly, Sincerely, Love, Thanks, Until then, Looking forward to your reply,  Which of these would fit the example best? Add it to your email.

8. ASSIGNMENT  You’ll need to listen to a voice message (posted on the weebly website) and write an email response. Your email will need to include the following things:  change the appointment  make a suggestion  confirm some information  tell me how I should get back in touch with you (email, phone, fax, etc.)  You will need to email me (stephanie.demott@gmail.com) using the language and format that we’ve learned today.  Your email is due April 18 th, by midnight. This will be worth 5% of your grade.