Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Introduction To Business Documents (Word)

ACADEMIC/LEARNING OBJECTIVE
Students will learn to create, open, format, save and send professional looking documents using Google Drive.  Students will begin to use proper grammar, sentence structure and formatting to create documents.  Students will store documents for later use, and create specific documents for career and college application.
STUDENTS WILL ENTER THE CLASS QUIETLY AND BEGIN WORKING!
STUDENTS MUST START BY READING ALL DIRECTIONS ON CLASS WEBSITE!
Students will create learn to format a Formal Letter.  Students will learn the basic tools included in Google Drive Documents.  They will create and share a Letter of Recommendation Request for credit. 


Everyone:

Today we will begin to create some important documents for your Google Drive.  These will be useful as you go to higher education or into the workplace.  You will need to know how to compose, format and write a formal letter as you get older.  Pay attention and each project we work on will become a template to use for future jobs, school, or other events in your life.


Today we will work on the following basic skills:

  • Open GOOGLE Drive Document and Create a New Document
  • Navigate Toolbars
  • Select, Copy, Cut, and Paste Text
  • Change Font, Size, Bold, Italic, Underline
  • Change VIEW with Zoom, Add and Use Toolbars, Find and use a Toolbox
  • Resize the Window and Document Layout
  • Indent Paragraphs, Change Justification of Text
  • Format Margins, Save Document and Create a PDF (Save or Print Document)
Congratulations, you are now ready to create documents in Google Drive.  We will work on advanced features later in the year, but for now you are able to use the basics.





LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION (LOR) PROJECT

Today, once you have reviewed the following activities above, please follow the directions below:

PROJECT NAME:  "LOR (Your Last Name) P?"

Prior to starting this project, you need to pick a local High School that you want to attend.  You will need to find the name of the Principal and the Address for the school you picked to complete the LOR Project.  Follow the directions exactly as stated below.


  1. Open a NEW Document in your Google Drive 
  2. RENAME the Document "LOR (Your Last Name) P?"
  3. Set the FONT to Times New Roman, Size 11
  4. Set your LINE SPACING to 1 with 0 Spacing Before and After.
  5. Make the MARGINS 1-inch on all sides with 1/2-inch Header and Footer
  6. Type your Name and Your Address in the top Left corner.
  7. Press (Return) Twice
  8. Type the DATE
  9. Press (Return) Twice
  10. Type "Crossroads Accelerated Academy at Meade" (Press Return)
  11. Type "Attn: (The Full Name Of A Teacher at Crossroads)" (Press Return)
  12. Type the Address of Crossroads@Meade on the next two lines
    1. 1601 North 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121
  13. Press (Return) Twice
  14. Type "RE: Letter of Recommendation Request"
  15. Press (Return) Twice
  16. Type "Dear Mr./Mrs. (Last Name of Teacher Selected),"
  17. Press (Return) Twice
  18. Type a letter to the teacher you selected asking POLITELY for a Letter of Recommendation to the High School of your choice in Philadelphia.  Make sure to include at least 3 paragraphs.  The first paragraph should explain why you need the letter.  The second paragraph should explain why you are asking this particular teacher, and why you deserve it.  The final paragraph should explain who to send the letter too (Make sure to include the Principal's name and actual address of the school you want to attend.  You will have to use the Internet to find this information.)  Leave a space between each paragraph.
  19. Press (Return) Twice after last paragraph of the letter.
  20. Type "Sincerely Yours,"
  21. Press (Return) Four times
  22. Type "(Your Full Name)
  23. Press (Return) Once
  24. Type "(Your Title)"
  25. Press (Return)
  26. Type "Your Email Address/Phone Number" 
  27. SHARE Letter for Grading and Credit


Once the letter is complete, use the SHARE button to send a copy to Mr. S by Gmail.

Tomorrow you will begin to create your Resume and Cover Letters.  This Formal Letter format is critical for you to know.  Any additional PERSONAL PROFESSIONAL LETTER you type should be formatted this way.  Consider this a TEMPLATE for use anytime you need to Create a Letter in the future.

Good Luck!

- Mr. S
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Integrity (13 Characteristics)

13 Characteristics of People Who Have Integrity

1. They Value Other People's Time: They value their own time so they also value the time of other people. They know you have plenty of other places you need to be and won’t hold you up. If you spend time with them, it is likely they will thank you for that as well.

2. They Give Credit Where It Is Due: They do not take credit for things they did not do. They will always credit those who deserve it. If you help this person with a project he or she will likely mention your name so you can take credit for your work.

3. They Are Authentic: They are their truest forms. You won’t catch them in a lie or being fake.

4. They Are Always Honest: They are honest people that feel no need to lie as it is important for them to get to where they need to get in life honestly.

5. They Never Take Advantage Of Others: They are not the kind of people who will take advantage of someone else. They love to build people up and help them get where they need to be. Taking too much from someone else will never be an issue with someone who has a lot of integrity.

6. The Do Not Argue Over Disagreements: They will talk through things in a civil manner or not talk at all. You cannot and will not force this person into arguing over something completely ridiculous. I find this to be a very respectable trait.

7. They Give Most People The Benefit Of The Doubt: They try to see the good in everyone. I think this is because they feel like maybe there are more people in this world that also have integrity. That being said, if you take advantage of them too much they will get rid of you.

8. They Know When Something Is Bothering Someone: They have a great intuition that lets them know when something is going on. If someone is down in the dumps they will notice. Chances are they will actually do what they can to cheer you up.

9. They Believe In Others: They accept your word as truth until it is dis-proven. That being said, they do not take lying well. And once you lie to them, it is unlikely that they will ever take your word again.

10. They Apologize First: If they have done something wrong they will come to you and apologize. This is just how they are. They own up to their mistake and try to make things right.

11. They Are Humble: They do not quite know their own worth. While they are very important and do so much good they don’t quite see it. You should remind them of it.

12. They Do Good When They Can: They are always helping other people. They love to know that they have improved someone’s life. It gives their lives meaning.

13. They Are Always Kind To Those Who Need It: Giving kindness can go a long way. When someone looks like they need a little pick me up these people deliver. They can brighten up almost anyone’s day.

If you are someone who has true integrity, thank you for being who you are and thank you for all that you do. You really do actually make a difference in society, please keep up the good work. If you feel no one else is proud of you, know that I am.

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