Assignment #2

A Letter Due: September 17, 2013

In this assignment student will create a letter from a scenario they will be given. This will
be the following scenario:
You are the CEO of a cookie factory. Your business is flourishing but you only have one
type of cookie to produce. Some of your team members want to create a new type of
cookie but dont have enough funds to do so. It is your job to write a business letter to the
owners of The Christie Cookie to help you with some money so that you can produce this
cookie.
The inside address of the Christie Cookie company is:
The Christie Cookie
1205 3rd Ave N.
Nashville, TN
37208
The owner of the Christie Cookie is Joe.
The students will create their own cookie factory with a name and address, advocating to
the makers of The Christie Cookie to help them distribute these new cookies. The
students will make up the kind of new cookie they would like to make and sell in their
cookie factory and explain why The Christie Cookie Company should invest. This
assignment is done individually but students are allowed to use their handout on
formatting a business letter if needed. Students can also ask the teacher if they have any
questions. Students may converse on new cookie ideas but not on the letter itself. Their
business letter will consist of all the components of a business letter in block form:

Return Address/ Letterhead

Date
Inside Address
Salutation
Body
Closing
Signers Identification
Typists Initials

Once the students are finished with their letter they will preview the letter to make sure
their letter is in the correct format. Once the letter is finished they will print the letter and
hand it into the teacher. There will only be one copy of their letter so ensure that the
students understand that they will only print their final copy. The students will need to
proofread and edit on the computer before printing.

The main purpose of this assignment is to make a business letter. The students will need
to have all the components of a business letter. They will be assessed using a checklist
because it is a way that students and teachers can make sure they have all the parts of a
business letter.
The assignment is due September 17, 2013 at the end of class.
The outcomes from the CTS Program of Studies that this assignment addresses includes:
1. Create and customize documents
1.1. Create and format simple documents; e.g., letter, memorandum, report,
correspondence and tables suitable for personal use applications by:
1.1.1. Creating/opening a document
1.1.2. Accessing help and online references
1.1.3. Navigating a document
1.1.4. Entering text in a document
1.1.5. Selecting, replacing and deleting text
1.1.6. Saving and editing a document
1.1.7. Printing a document
1.1.8. Closing a document
1.2. Lay out documents by:
1.2.1. Using and changing margins and tabs
1.2.2. Aligning text
1.2.3. Inserting and modifying headers and footers
2. Format content
2.1. Format text and paragraphs by:
2.1.1. Modifying font, style, size and color
2.1.2. Modifying paragraph spacing
2.1.3. Creating numbered and bulleted list
2.1.4. Setting indentations; e.g., first line, hanging indent, negative, both sides
2.2. Manipulate text; e.g., cut, copy, paste
3. Review documents
3.1. Preview documents using:
3.1.1. Scroll
3.1.2. Zoom
3.2. Use spell and grammar check
3.3. Print preview documents
4. Apply consistent and appropriate work station routines
4.1. Demonstrate good health and safety; e.g., posture, positioning of hardware and
furniture
4.2. Employ practices that security for hardware, software, supplies and personal
work
5. Demonstrate basic competencies
5.1. Demonstrate fundamental skills to:
5.1.1. Communicate

5.1.2. Manage information

5.1.3. Use numbers
5.1.4. Think and solve problems
5.2. Demonstrate personal management skills to:
5.2.1. Demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviors
5.2.2. Be responsible
5.2.3. Be adaptable
5.2.4. Learn continuously
5.2.5. Work safely
The following are the ICT Outcomes associated with this assignment:
C.6 - Students will use technology to investigate and/or solve problems
4.2 Investigate and solve problems of organization and manipulation of information
F.1 - Students will demonstrate an understanding of the nature of technology
4.1 Assess the strengths and weaknesses of computer simulation in relation to real-world
problems
4.2 Apply terminology appropriate to technology in all forms of communication
F.2 - Students will understand the role of technology as it applies to self, work and
society
4.1 Use technology outside formal classroom settings
F.5 - Students will practice the concepts of ergonomics and safety when using
technology
4.1 Identify safety regulations specific to the technology being used
F.6 - Students will demonstrate a basic understanding of the operating skills
required in a variety of technologies
4.1 Continue to demonstrate the outcomes addressed within the previous divisions.
Students interested in pursuing advanced study in such areas as electronics,
programming, computer-aided design and drafting (CADD), robotics and other industrial
applications of technology will find opportunities in Career and Technology Studies
(CTS) courses
P.1 - Students will compose, revise and edit text
4.1 Continue to demonstrate the outcomes achieved in prior grades and course subjects
P.6 - Students will use communication technology to interact with others
4.1 Select and use the appropriate technologies to communicate effectively with a
targeted audience
The use of the ICT program allows for students to use technology in an appropriate way.
Some of these outcomes are easily obtainable through this course and assignment while

others will be more difficult. Integrating the ICT curriculum allows for the teacher to see
how technology affects how we teach.
This assignment will be assessed using a checklist.
The students will need to complete each part of the checklist to receive the marks. Each
component will be worth 1 mark. The Assignment will be worth 16 marks. If a
component on the checklist is not completed they will not be rewarded that mark.
The evaluation for this assignment is not too tricky if the student does not meet the
requirement on the checklist they will not be rewarded the mark. This assignment will not
particularly mark on grammar but the letter needs to make sense. The students will be
able to explore their ideas and be creative when doing the letter. The students need to be
able to demonstrate their skills by creating a business letter in Microsoft Word.
The digital citizenship components that are addressed in this assignment are digital
communication, which is the electronic exchange of information where they can converse
with others to create this fantastic new cookie. Also digital literacy is used, which is the
process of teaching and learning about technology and the use of technology because
students are learning to use the technology to enhance their knowledge that may benefit
them in the work place later in life. Finally the students will use digital rights and
responsibilities in which they have the right to privacy and freedom of speech in their
work.
The Technology used in this assignment is the standard computer and the Microsoft Word
Program. These are the main resources for this course and this assignment. Also the
Information Processing (Distance Learning Options South, Lethbridge Community
College) book will be utilized in this assignment to help show students what the business
letter looks like.
There can be FMNI integration in this assignment because students can use their native
ingredients that they use at home in their new cookie idea. This allows for students who
have different backgrounds to show off their different way of life at home in the
classroom. Since everyone loves cookies the students can share their home recipes in the
classroom.
Some ways that students who need differentiated instruction can be assessed in this
assignment is by allowing them to write at the best of their ability. As long as the teacher
can read and understand what the student is writing, it will be accepted in this
assignment. If students have a physical disability they can easily get assistance from other
classmates or by the teacher. For example if the student cant use one of their arms
because they broke it at soccer last week then the student can use one hand to type or ask
for assistance from the teacher or other classmate.

The resources that are need for this is Microsoft Word and a Computer. I also used the
format from the Distance Learning Options South resource book for the basic format of
the business letter.

Assignment #2
A Letter Due: September 17, 2013
Did you ever think you would be a cookie designer when you were younger? Well heres
your chance to become one! Your task is to come up with a new cookie and write a
business letter. Here is your scenario:
You are the CEO of a cookie factory. Your business is flourishing but you only have one
type of cookie to produce. Some of your team members want to create a new type of
cookie but dont have enough funds to do so. It is your job to write a business letter to the
owners of The Christie Cookie to help you with some money so that you can produce this
cookie.
The inside address of the Christie Cookie company is:
Joe James
The Christie Cookie
1205 3rd Ave N.
Nashville, TN
37208
Your task is to create a new cookie, either a cookie you already make at home or a new
cookie you discussed with an elbow partner, and write a business letter to The Christie
Cookie Company pitching your new idea. The letter must have all the components of a
business letter in BLOCK FORMAT. The letter must contain:

Return Address/ Letterhead

Date
Inside Address
Salutation
Body
Closing
Signers Identification
Typists Initials

You must make up a company name for yourself along with a company address.
Remember you are pitching to a well-established cookie company so be professional and
explain why they should support you in this endeavor. So be creative and become the
next creator of cookies.

You are allowed to use your sheet regarding the format of the business letter but no
classmates. If you have any questions come see the teacher.
The Assignment is out of 16. Check the checklist below to see the components that are
required for this assignment.

Crafty Baking Monster Inc.

3456 5th Ave S
Edmonton, AB
T3J 5F6
June 18, 2013

Joe James
The Christie Cookie
1205 3rd Ave N.
Nashville, TN
37208
Dear Joe,
My name is Mary Smith from the Crafty Baking Monster Inc. We are currently
innovatively creating a new type of cookie that will dominate the Cookie industry.
We hope to
I would like to thank you for your time and hope to hear from you shortly.
Truly,

Mary Smith

MS

NAME:______________________
Checklist for Assignment #2
Return Address on the proper line
Return Address has proper components in order
Name of Company
Address
Date
Inside Address has proper components in order
Name and Name of Company
Address
Salutation
Body
Closing
Signers Identification
Typists Initials
In Block Format
All components line up on one side
In Time New Roman, Size 12