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What are the two requirements of powerful paragraphs?
What are the two requirements of powerful paragraphs?
Consistent and clear
What are the different types of transitions discussed in this presentation?
What are the different types of transitions discussed in this presentation?
What is the main purpose of formal communication?
What is the main purpose of formal communication?
A business letter is always written in a friendly manner, just like a personal letter.
A business letter is always written in a friendly manner, just like a personal letter.
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What are the three parts of a good-news message letter?
What are the three parts of a good-news message letter?
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What are two additional components of a bad-news message letter that are not found in a good-news message?
What are two additional components of a bad-news message letter that are not found in a good-news message?
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What is the difference between formal communication and informal communication?
What is the difference between formal communication and informal communication?
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Study Notes
English Week 3
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This week's English class will cover building paragraphs, including topic sentences, supporting sentences, and conclusion sentences.
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Students will also learn about transitions and their use to connect sentences and paragraphs.
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The class will discuss different types of transitions, including conjunctions and phrases.
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Examples of prepositional, gerund, and infinitive phrases will be provided.
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A class activity will involve students dividing into groups and writing examples of sentences using different types of transitions.
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The week will explore formal communication, particularly business letters.
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Students will learn the structure of a business letter, including the components like addresses, dates, salutations, the body of the letter, and closing.
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A detailed breakdown of the components of a business letter will be covered: your address, date, recipient's details, salutation, the letter's body with the main message, closing, signature, typed name and title.
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Format for good-news and bad-news business letters will be discussed, along with the specific strategies for each format.
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The components of an introduction and how to write them effectively will be analyzed.
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The detailed structure of good-news letters includes an introduction, 6 detailed components (Who, What, Where, When, Why, How) of the message, and a conclusion.
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A bad-news letter format will also be studied, emphasizing the importance of the "buffer" section to soften the impact of the bad news.
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Specific situations where each type of letter (good news and bad news) would be appropriate in a medical office are to be identified.
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Students are tasked with analyzing examples of bad-news letters available.
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In this week's English class, students will focus on constructing well-organized paragraphs, including topic and supporting sentences, as well as conclusions. The lesson will also cover transitions, their types, and the structure of formal business letters, ensuring students understand the essential components required for effective communication.
