Formal Writing: Email Etiquette

Our Grade 7s have been discussing how being able to send a formal, professional email will benefit us in the future. We learned that whether we are connecting with a teacher, asking our professor a question, contacting a future employer, demanding action from politicians, or sending an invoice to a customer, using a formal tone in an email is helpful.

Students have been tasked with sending Ms. Ward a formal style email. Please see the PowerPoint (attached) for further information.

Formal Writing_ E-mails and Cover Letters

Learning at Home: Writing Prompt

As we approach October, the month where we learn about all things superstitious, spooky, and scary, check out this video of a very ‘scary’ black cat. After watching the video, feel free to write about…

What is something that terrifies you? Is this fear based on something (a memory, a movie, etc.)? What might happen if you had to face this fear?
Why do you think black cats are considered ‘bad luck’? Many black cats are not adopted from shelters. What could we do to challenge this stereotype and help people love black cats instead?
What was your favourite toy when you were younger? Do you still have it?