1. Email Is a Big Deal English 12 / Ms. Wood / August 2012 Kind of like me…

2. Tips Address whomever you are emailing (salutation) – Ex: Hi, Ms. Wood Put something brief in the subject line – Ex: missing grade **** But always include your class period Do not use all caps; this is called SHOUTING and is rude. It can be misinterpreted as anger. End with a closing & your name – Ex: Thank you, Kaleb

3. A Word about Tone Write in a positive tone – When I complete the assignment versus If I complete the assignment Avoid using negative words –Words that begin with un, non, or ex or end with less Use smiles, winks ;-) and other graphical symbols only when appropriate (I myself use the smile way too much, but I do so to ensure that I am coming across friendly, as I have a tendency to appear to be stern.) - For example, if you send lots of smiley faces to a potential employer, he might think you’re ditzy. If you send a winky face to your college professor, she might think you’re being inappropriate. Use contractions to add a friendly tone (This is where Author’s Purpose comes in. Your purpose in an email is different than your purpose for writing a paper, though your audience is the same – your teacher.) http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/694/01/

4. Important 1.Do not send the email when you are mad. Go ahead and write your email when you are mad, but send it to yourself. Then read it ½ a day later. Decide then if you want to send it: You probably won’t. - This will save you embarassment later (seriously!) 2.Proofread all emails. 3.Grammar counts – a lot! Texting & email serve 2 very different audiences. 4.You are required to read your emails daily!

5. Tips to Make Life Easier: 1.Check your sent mail – maybe you never sent it. 2.Email yourself anything really important. 3.Don’t delete your Sent folder.

6. Final Word If you send me a rude email or a texting-type email, I will reply to you with rewrite as my message. You must check your email daily: It is a requirement for this course.

7. 2 Assignments Let’s add your email to my website. Assignment: Email Me – In the subject line, put: Hi, Ms. Wood (period ____) blwood@avon-schools.org