Email Exercise

Click here for information about how word and tone choices affect a reader's interpretation of the messages we send.

Exercises:

Formal vs. Informal- State whether the sentence would be classified as either formal or informal. If informal, change it to formal.

1. I am pleased to inform you that you have won our grand prize.
2. I hope all is well with your new career choice.
3. I shouldn’t have gone and missed with it!!
4. I can’t help you with that cuz it’s too hard.
5. Hi, how are you?

Find and correct the errors in the following emails:

1. I’m sorry to tell you but im sick and will not be able to come to class. See ya Wednesday. 
2. I read online that you’re selling business cards. I was wondering how much if i only wanted 500? Is color and a logo extra? Can I see an example before all are shipped or will that cost extra? You seem to have a great business so I hope you can help. Thanks, Jess Higgins 
3. I am a graduate from fmcc college. I got a degree in business and would now like to use it. Your company looks interesting. Can I come in for an interview? I have alot of experience from my schooling and extra cirriculers. I think I can help the company alot. Please respond to my email to let me know. Thanks, Max Oates 

Complete the following writing assignments shared with you in Google Drive for next time:

1. You are frustrated about your mid-term grade in a class. Email your professor expressing your thoughts and asking for advice about improvement.
2. You see a fraudulent charge on your credit card statement. Email the company explaining the charge is not yours and asking for a remedy.
3. You just had a job interview and want to send an email thanking the hiring manager.

Writing Online

Consider this linked article.

Writing

What kinds of writing do we do in our lives?

Make a list of writing you do or are likely to do in the future in the following situations:

• Personal business
• Relationships
• School
• Work
• Other (hobbies, interests, entertainment, etc.)

Share your lists in a group and compile a master list.

Welcome!

Hi, folks. Welcome to ENG 103, your first-semester writing and speaking communication course.

Let's start with some communication activities:

1. Introduce yourself by sharing your name, major, year in school, and a "fun fact" to help us to get to know you better.
2. Some students have anxiety about beginning a new course, especially in some courses, such as math or writing, which may be associated with high student anxiety and expectations. Work in groups to share some of your fears and concerns about starting this course. 

For next time:

• Read Active vs. Passive Reading; Annotating
• Click here for the course syllabus and read it carefully.