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Standard: Convey Ideas in Writing Outcomes Learners will write a business letter addressing one area of concern.

Classroom Information

GED Descriptors:      Language Arts Writing Roles:      Worker, Community Member Program Type(s)      ABE, GED, ESOL, Family Literacy, Workforce Education, Urban, Rural, Corrections NRS Learner levels (ABE/GED)       2, 3, 4 Time frame:      1.0 to 2.0 hours Technology Integration Writing an Effective Business Letter Business Letter Writing

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Standard: Convey Ideas in Writing

Component of Performance How activity addresses component Determine the purpose for communicating As a group, students will construct a letter about a classroom issue; then individually they will write a letter that requests information, files a complaint or complement, or is a letter to the editor/legislator. Organize and present information to serve the purpose, context, and audience Each student will write a letter that contains appropriate information for the type of letter written. Pay attention to conventions of English language usage, including grammar, spelling, and sentence structure, to minimize barriers to readers' comprehension Students will follow a business letter template and pay attention to specific letter writing mechanics. Seek feedback and revise to enhance the effectiveness of the communication Using a word processor with spellcheck, students will become familiar with editing techniques offered by computer programs. They will also have peers edit for content using the checklist as a guideline.

Purposeful, Transparent, Building Expertise

Purposeful and Transparent By introducing the business letter checklist, students are able to monitor their own writing process. Contextual Practice writing as a group and then trying to write individually allows students to transfer their learning. Building Expertise Students are addressing an important classroom issue by writing this business letter. The teacher scaffolds the activity by providing a template for lower level students and those unfamiliar with business letters.

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