Lesson 1: The Anatomy of a Professional Email
Duration of Days: 6
Lesson Objective
Students will construct a professional email including a clear subject line and a formal greeting.
Why shouldn't I leave the subject line blank?
Is "Hey" okay for a boss?
Subject Line
Salutation
Recipient
Closing
Formal vs. Informal
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.12.4
L.12.3
Description: Students compare a text message to a professional email
Purpose: Discriminating between social and professional communication channels
DOK Level: 2
Side-by-side visual comparison charts
drag-and-drop digital activity for email parts.
A drafted email with 5/5 components present and correct
Projector for "Email vs. Text" examples, Chromebooks