January 22, 2015

MP 2 Quarterly Instructions

Quarterly Assessment:  Marking Period  2

Correspondence:

Create the following correspondence documents:

·         Memorandum: 30%
o   Write a memorandum to your teacher using proper format about two plays you would like to see that are currently running on Broadway. Research what is now showing on Broadway.
§  Paragraph 1: Introduction: Why are you writing?
§  Paragraph 2: Identify one of the plays.  Be sure to identify the theater and address.  What is the show about?
§  Paragraph 3: Identify the second play.  Include the same information provided in Paragraph 2.
§  Paragraph 4:  Conclusion: Which play would you prefer to see?
o   Format: 50%,  Content: 50%.

·         E-mail: 30%
o   Write a two-paragraph email to your teacher persuading him or her to arrange a class field trip to see a Broadway show.  Be sure to include the benefits of attending a professional production.
o   Format: 50%, Content: 50%.

·         Personal Business Letter : 40 %
o   Textbook, Page 102, Document 3:  Format and key the text as a personal business letter.  Proofread your copy and correct all keying and formatting errors.

·         -5 for typos, -5 formatting mistakes, -2 for spacing/capitalization errors