Business Letter Writing
In this unit, students will apply their expository writing skills to composing letters to book authors, officials of organizations, and of other people they don't know personally. Also included is practice in identifying thinking-writing skills that will help develop a clear, brief, writing style.
OBJECTIVE
Students will:
- Understand the brevity of a business letter
- Use language that catches the reader's attention
- Publish a typed letter that is suitable for mailing
LESSONS FOR THIS UNIT
Lesson 1: Writing a Letter of Inquiry!
REPRODUCIBLES
Worksheet 1: Sample Business Letter (PDF)
Worksheet 2: Sample Business Letter (PDF)
Test-Taking Skill Assessment: Thinking Like a Writer (PDF)
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Step-By-Step Strategies for Teaching Expository Writing
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Step-By-Step Strategies for Teaching Expository Writing
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