A1: Email

Learning to write professional emails

For this assignment, you will do some research about why writing well-written emails is important and how to write great emails. Then, you will write me an email demonstrating your skills.

Part 1

Explore 3 of the following sources to learn about creating great emails. Take notes on the attached Google Doc and then turn into the assignment in Google Classroom. Proceed to Part 2.

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Part 2

Email

1. Compose an email to Mrs. Peelo with the subject line “Question about Digital Media B”

tricia.peelo@mcsd.org

2. CC yourself on the email using your student.mcsd.org email address

3. Send the email today during class.

Email Template

Dear Mrs. Peelo,

My name is ___ ___ and I am a student in your Digital Media B class. [Insert a relevant and positive or friendly statement here].

[Insert your question about the class here].

Thank you,

[Insert your first name here]

Sample Email

Dear Mrs. Peelo,

My name is Jane Doe and I am a student in your Digital Media B class. I’m looking forward to this semester! This is the first technology class I’ve taken at Montrose High School.

I was wondering, how often will we have homework in this class?

Thank you,

Jane

Grading Scale 0-4

0 - not turned in

1 - little or no mastery

2 - partially meets expectations

3 - meets expectations

4 - advanced understanding