HOW TO WRITE A PROPER THANK YOU LETTER

Learning Module & Quiz

By: Kristen Cowan

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Teachers page

Target Audience

Any High School (9-12) Special Education Class

Preparing to properly write a thank you letter while preparing for quiz

Learner Description This is for special needs students to properly

be taught how to write a thank you letter with all of the requirements

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Learner Description (cont.) Public Community School School diversity is changing Not all students have computer access at home,

assignment is to be done during class time This presentation will help the students not only

learn about letter writing, but getting familiar with power points

Most students are from middle class families

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Learning Environment

Benefits Challenges Insights

• The students get more practice with computers•Will know how to properly write a thank you letter •More prepared for quiz

• The students are not used to working with power points• Some are not used to independent work• Might not be enough TA’s to help students

• It should not take too long for the students to complete•Enough information to give a good base for the quiz at the end of the module

• This will be completed during class time a week prior to the quiz

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Instructional Objectives

Objective #1

Given a piece of paper, the students will be able to write a letter given the five steps with an accuracy of 100%

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Instructional Objectives

Objective #2

Given “helpful hints,” the students will learn how to make their letters the best they can be with an accuracy of 100%

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Instructional Objectives

Objective #3

Given the quiz, students will be able to individually take the quiz over how to write a thank you letter with an accuracy of 100%

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How to write a “Thank You” letter:

Learning Module and Quiz Prep

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Motivation

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhY1UuFW3N4

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Orientation Now that you know the

summary of how to write a thank you letter, we will now go into detail on the step process to help prepare for the quiz

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STEPS TO WRITING A THANK YOU

LETTER QUIZ

CLICK ON A TOPIC TO BEGIN

HELPFUL TIPS

Click on a step to begin

STEPS

STEP 1

STEP 3

STEP 2

STEP 4

STEP 5

STEP 1

Return Address and Main Address

Return Address – Tab over and type your address near the right margin, followed by the date

Ex: 5678 Right Street

Wherever, PA 12345

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Step 1 Continued

Main Address: Type or write this information with the left Margin. The Reader’s name goes on the second line

Ex: XYZ Corporation

Attention: John Smith

555 State Street

Somewhere, IN 56789CLICK HERE

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Step 2

Greeting:Always address your “thank you,” letter to a

specific person. Use conventional “dear” followed by “Mr.” or “Ms.” followed by the first name and/or surname with a colon or comma

Ex: Dear Ms. Kristen Cowan:

Dear Ms. Kristen Cowan,

Greeting Continued

Never send a “thank you” letter to a person using his/her job title

Ex: Dear Career Counselor: Dear Career Counselor,

Step 3

Two average length paragraphs should make up this section. In the first paragraph thank the reader for whatever it is you are thanking them for. Perhaps a position you applied for at a job. Convey your enthusiasm and it would be helpful to convey the date of the interview. Mention an interesting topic or rewarding moment.

Make a SINGLE “return” between paragraphs

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Step 4

Last Paragraph:

Thank the reader again (maybe for considering you for a position). State your enthusiasm and confidence again, and that you look forward to seeing/hearing from them again.

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Step 5

Close: Make a single return after the last paragraph and type the close, aligning it with your return address

Any of the following words or phrases can be used: “Sincerely,” or “Cordially,” If the letter isn’t business like and more personal, you may use “Love,” or “Yours Truly.”

APPLICATION

TRUE OR FALSE:

This PowerPoint is to help you write a good “greeting” letter?

FalseTrue

CORRECT!

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QUESTION

Incorrect :/

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APPLICATION #2

True or False:

There are five main steps in writing a good thank you letter

True False

CORRECT!

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QUESTIONS

Incorrect :/

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Helpful Tips

Timely

Hand Written

ProofreAd

Stationary

Click on Major Conflict to begin!

Timely Send your “thank you”

letter within two days of the interview.

Handwritten

Handwritten thank-yous can sometimes have more meaning especially depending on personality and penmanship, a typed letter can also be appropriate

Proofread

Edit your “Thank – you” letter carefully. Ask someone you trust to check it over and give you constructive feedback.

Look for *Misspelled, repeated, or misused words*

Stationary

If you decide to hand write your letter, use plain, light – colored stationary – solid white, off white, or gray is best.

QUIZ TIME

Do you think you are ready?

Yes - Begin No - Review

Question #1

You should always address your greeting to:

A).

B). Specific Person

Job Title

CORRECT!

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