Written Comm

Second Quarter

Modules

Unit 4: Writing Business Letters Using Direct & Indirect Strategies

Timeframe: Week 10-14

Standards

• Establish document purpose

• Apply audience analysis techniques

• Employ rhetorical strategies

• Organize document content

• Write final text from drafts

• Design document format

• Assess document for revision

• Edit document based on conventions of standard English

Objectives

• I can apply rhetorical strategies to my writing.

• I can navigate the steps of the writing process to create a final draft.

• I can assessment and revise my work from the audience's perspective for clear communication.

Essential Question/s

• When is a direct approach needed to get what you want?

• How can an indirect approach make the audience more receptive to your needs?

Performance Assessment Tasks

• Final Draft of Direct Business Letter

• Final Draft of Indirect Business Letter

Unit 5: Writing an APA Recommendation Report

Timeframe: Week 13-18

Standards

• Analyze the audience and purpose of a written report

• Demonstrate understanding of APA formatting

• Apply research skills

• Edit document based on conventions of standard English

Objectives

• I can research a topic to provide clear concise information to the audience.

• I can format a research report according to APA guidelines.

• I can avoid plagiarism.

• I can apply conventions of standard English to my writing.

Essential Question/s

• How does the credibility of my sources affect my credibility?

• How is writing a reflection of my character?

Performance Assessment Tasks

• Final Draft of Recommendation Report