1. Intro. To word: templates (business letter)
Mr. Verlin
Overbrook High School
September 14, 2017
Intro. To word: templates (business letter)

2. Preliminaries Log on to the computers using the student account.
Launch Word.
In your notebooks, write 1 sentence describing the purpose of the right side of the opening screen (5 classwork points).

3. Objective:
The students will be able to describe the function of a template in order to draft a business letter requesting a product or service.

4. Focus Lesson: Letter Templates
Direct Instruction: templates and business letters
Guided Practice: drafting a business letter using the “Essential Letter” template
Sender’s name and address
Receiver’s name and address
Today’s date
Body
Closing

5. Focus Lesson: Letter Templates
Small Groups: in pairs, use a template to write a letter addressed to the purchasing department of a particular company. The letter must contain all of the elements described during direct instruction. Use the fill-in template your teacher will provide for the body.