AHSGE Standard II - The student will demonstrate appropriate word choice.

Writing a Business Letter
Using formal language to write a business letter
 

Allyn & Bacon Public Speaking Website  Interactive activities, links and notes on good public speaking.

University of West Florida Writing Lab Keeping it real

Formal and Informal Writing Tips Tips for writing formal and informal papers

Suggestions for English Language Learners:                   

ESL Ideas      (B=Beginning, I=Intermediate, T=Transitional)
(B, I, T) Students create a written, non-graded journal which starts with pictures and words from their first language. Students free-write, and the teacher then responds in writing.
(I, T)  Students compose and decorate an appropriate party invitation.
(B, I, T) Students may make or bring in note cards and write a thank-you note for a recently received gift.
(I, T) Students write a letter to cheer up someone in the hospital.
(T) Students write a simple letter to a college or university of their choice requesting a student catalog and application.  Using a word processor, students should type, edit, print, and send the letter.  See also Comparison of Formal and Informal Writing Style for a simplified explanation.
 

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