1. How to Write an Appropriate Email
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How to Write an Appropriate

2. What to DO… 1. DO address your recipient: -- Dear Ms. Hofmann,
-- Dear Mrs . Mackey,
-- To Whom it May Concern,
-- Dear Dr. Payne,
2. DO identify yourself, either immediately OR in closing:
-- “This is Delaney Higgins from your 2nd period class.”
-- Sincerely, Nathan Mackey, Block 2

3. What to DO… 3. DO state your purpose immediately and politely:
I am writing because I have a question about the homework assignment.
I was looking at my progress report, and I noticed that there is a zero for an assignment that I completed and was graded. I have the paper in my notebook. May I show it to you before class tomorrow?

4. What to DO… 4. DO thank the recipient for their time:
Thank you for taking the time to read my .
I appreciate your help on this matter.
5. DO include a proper closing:
Sincerely, / Thank you, / Your student,
Always use your first and last name (i.e., Zach Curtis)

5. What to DO… 6. DO proofread your work—always!
Spell-check will not catch all errors, so re-read your out loud to yourself before sending it. And DO NOT use “e-breviations” (l8r, u, hmu).
7. DO remember: Staff members are not peers!!
This is the high-school equivalent of a business letter. You are writing to an authority figure, not one of your friends…so be sure to keep your tone respectful and formal.

6. What to DO… 8. DO include an identifying Subject line:
Look at your finished and identify its main idea.
If you’ve asked a question or asked for help with a specific item, the subject line should reference it.
If you’re informing someone of something (i.e., a new address), the subject line should identify the kind of information you’re imparting.
Check back for an ed response and follow up as promised.

7. What NOT to do… Do NOT forget to punctuate properly.
Do NOT forget to close with your FULL NAME.
Do NOT use “e-breviations.”
Do NOT leave the Subject field blank, or use a generic subject like “Hey” or “question.”
Do NOT overuse exclamation marks and emoticons!!!!!!!!! =) =) =)
Every professional and/or business-related you ever write should follow these guidelines. ALWAYS.

8. How to Write an Appropriate Email
Subject Line Practice
Which of these subject lines are good ones?
Hi!!!
Jaime Petrovich, Block 6 – Introduction
Excused Absence, 10/13/14
help pls
Request for Missed Assignment
Narrative Essay Draft Attached yo
English - Week 1

9. How to Write an Appropriate Email
Assignment
Write us an appropriate with a descriptive subject line.
Topic: Introduction
Content of
Write us a paragraph in which you tell us a little about yourself. We want to know what you are most interested in and where your talents lie. We would love to know about your goals for the year. We want you to tell us something about you that you think we, as your teachers, need to know in order to help you to be successful. We would also like to know what you’ve learned in school already this year that excites or interests you.
English - Week 1

10. How to Write an Appropriate Email
Assignment (Tips)
Don’t forget an opening and a closing to your !
Introduce your thoughts by telling me pertinent information.
Close your thoughts with some sort of concluding statement.
It might be most helpful to write your subject line AFTER your is written.
English - Week 1