Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe -- This was the AP 12 assigned summer reading. You have until October 1st to complete this assignment. Please pick up a copy and read (take notes too!).
HERE is the class syllabus
Please obtain a binder dedicated to this class. We will use it daily. Tab dividers are helpful too! I have several if you want to "shop" (for free!) in my cabinet.
Your first assignment: Email me! kozminskil@a2schools.org OR kozminskil@aaps.k12.mi.us
Subject line:
Your name and hour
Email body: Using
good email etiquette tell me about something you did this summer that was
particularly fun, interesting, or important. This is also the time to tell me
anything you think I should know to ensure a smooth year.
Sending Emails – Some Etiquette
- Make sure your e-mail includes
a courteous greeting. This helps to make your e-mail not seem demanding or
terse.
- Address your contact with the
appropriate level of formality and make sure you spelled their name
correctly.
- Spell check - emails with typos
are simply not taken as seriously.
- Read your email out loud to
ensure the tone is that which you desire. A few additions of the words
"please" and "thank you" go a long way!
- Be sure you are including all
relevant details or information necessary to understand your request or
point of view. Generalities can many times cause confusion and unnecessary
back and forths.
- Are you using proper sentence
structure? First word capitalized with appropriate punctuation? Multiple
instances of !!! or ??? are perceived as rude or condescending.
- If your email is emotionally
charged, walk away from the computer and wait to reply. Review the
Sender's email again so that you are sure you are not reading anything
into the email that simply isn't there.
- Refrain from using the Reply to
All feature to give your opinion to those who may not be interested. In
most cases replying to the Sender alone is your best course of action.
- Be sure the subject field
accurately reflects the content of your email.
- Always end your emails with
"Thank you," "Sincerely," "Take it easy,"
"Best regards" - something!
