Personal Business Letters
Computer Applications – Semester 1
ENGLISH AND CAHSEE CONTENT STANDARDS TAUGHT:
Reading
Word Analysis, Fluency, and Systematic Vocabulary Development
1.1 Identify and use the literal and figurative meanings of words and understand words
derivations.
Reading Comprehension
2.1 Analyze the structure and format of business workplace documents.
2.2 Prepare a bibliography of reference materials for a report using a variety of sources.
2.3 Synthesize the content from several sources or works by a single author dealing with
a single issue; paraphrase the ideas and connect them to other sources and related
topics to demonstrate comprehension.
2.6 Demonstrate the use of sophisticated learning tools by following technical directions.
Writing Applications
2.4 Write business letters.
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Format the following Personal Business Letters (PBL) using Microsoft Word. Follow the
format as introduced in the previous introductory letter. Adhere to the following:
Style: Block Style
Justification: Left
Every line begins at the left margin -- no paragraph indents
Margins: 1.25 inches (left and right)
Alignment: Center Vertically
File . . . Page Set-up . . . Layout . . . Vertical Alignment (Center)
Date: Current Date
Punctuation: Closed
Punctuation after both the salutation and closing
Line Spacing: Block Style Formatting
Further Notes: Personal Business Letters are written on plain paper. No letterhead is
used. A Personal Business Letter is sent by an individual NOT by a business or
corporation.
Saving: Save the letters in your Word Folder with the following file names:
PBL 1 PBL 3
PBL 2 PBL 4
Personal Business Letters
Computer Applications – Semester 1
File Name: PBL 1
Current Date
Ms. Laura J. Marsh
2274 Cogswell Road
Antelope, CA 95843
Dear Ms. Marsh:
How fortunate you are to have Dr. Mark C. Gibson as a speaker for the December
meeting of the Antelope PTA. If he speaks as well as he writes, your meeting will be a
success.
Because I strongly support the effort Antelope schools are making to assure computer
literacy for all students. I would like to bring three guests, not two, to the meeting. All
three names are listed on the enclosed card. If the limit is two guests per member, please
let me know.
We need parental support for the Computer Applications program to be the success it
should be. You are to be commended for arranging this informative program for us.
Cordially yours,
Your Full Name
Your street address
Your city, state, and zip code
Enclosure
Personal Business Letters
Computer Applications – Semester 1
File Name: PBL 2
Instructions: Format the following letter in block style on plain paper. Since this letter
is very short, set the left and right margins to 1.5 inches. Remember to format the
letter using the same guidelines as PBL 1. Don’t forget to center vertical
alignment and use current date. Proofread BEFORE you print!!
Further Note: The vertical line ( | ) below indicates press the enter key but DOES NOT
indicate the number of times. You will need to determine the formatting!!
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Current date | Mr. Hans Schmidt | Bucherer Watch Company | 730 Fifth Avenue | New
York, NY 10019-2046 | Dear Mr. Schmidt: |
If anyone can repair a thin line Bucherer watch, you are that person. So said Ms. Olga
Melchior, manager of the jewelry department of Kay Jewelers in downtown Sacramento.
Ms. Melchior has fixed my watch twice before, but she thinks it now needs attention that
only a licensed Bucherer shop and jeweler can master. In fact, she believes the entire
mechanical works may need to be replaced. The case and band are of such high value
that I want to do whatever must be done to make the watch useful again.
Please use the enclosed postage paid envelope to send me an estimate of the cost of repair
and what I should do next. The watch case number is #904618 in the event the number
may be of use. The watch was purchased in Geneva in July 2003. I do not know the
exact name of the shop where I purchased the watch.
Thanks for your attention in this matter.
Sincerely yours, | Your full name | Street Address | City, State, Zip Code | Enclosure
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File Name: PBL 3
Instructions: The third Personal Business Letter will be a letter you compose and
address to the principal, Mr. Mike Jordan. Use the same format as the previous
Personal Business Letters. Proofread BEFORE you print!!
Further Note: You will be composing a two-paragraph letter. Remember, a paragraph
is 5-8 GOOD sentences. Grammar, spelling, and sentence structure are very
important!!
The Inside Address is:
Mr. Mike Jordan, Principal
Center High School
3111 Center Court Lane
Antelope, CA 95843
Personal Business Letters
Computer Applications – Semester 1
**You decide an appropriate business Salutation and Complimentary Closing.
Paragraph One: Introduce yourself to Mr. Jordan. Tell him at least two things you like
so far about Center High School. This could be anything from athletics, pep
rallies, classes, school scheduling, etc.
Paragraph Two: Tell Mr. Jordan at least two things you would like to see changed for
the next school year. Examples: lunch time, food, block scheduling, school
hours, rallies, class offerings, etc.
**Remember to use an excellent closing sentence!!
File Name: PBL 4
Instructions: The fourth Personal Business Letter will be a letter you compose and
address to the manager of WalMart. Use the same format as the previous
Personal Business Letters. Proofread BEFORE you print!!
Further Note: You will be composing a two-paragraph letter. Remember, a paragraph
is 5-8 GOOD sentences. Grammar, spelling, and sentence structure are very
important!!
Situation: On Saturday, November 6, you bought a pair of pants at the local WalMart on
Watt Avenue. When you got home and put them on, you found that one of the seams in
the right leg had not been sewn properly. You unfortunately, lost the receipt of purchase.
When you took the pants back to the store the next day, they refused to refund your
money or give you an exchange or store credit. The manager was not in the store when
you came in for the refund.
You are now writing a letter of explanation (NOT a complaint letter) to the Manager of
WalMart. You do not know the manager’s name OR if the manager is male or female!!
Please write a two-paragraph letter explaining the situation and requesting either a new
pair of pants, store credit, or the return of your money.
Address the letter to:
Manager
WalMart
8130 Watt Avenue
Antelope, CA 95843
**You decide an appropriate Salutation and Complimentary Closing.
** Remember to use an excellent closing sentence!!