Writing a Memo

Student: ___________________________ Date:________________

Standards: 8th Grade Speaking Applications 1.3 Student will organize information to achieve particular purposes by matching the message, vocabulary, voice modulation, expression and tone to the audience and purpose. Additional Standards at conclusion of lesson.

Brainstorm Starter: Use the Brainstorm Form and write with who you might make an appointment.

Caller’s Behavior
• Identify who you are and state the reason you are calling
• When asked, provide a day and time for the appointment
• When asked, provide any necessary information
• Be sure you have given your name and telephone
• Thank the person for making the appointment

Reception Desk Behavior
• Use a business like manner when answering the telephone.
• Determine why the caller needs an appointment.
• Provide the caller with a day and time you have available.
• Ask the caller for any other important information
• Be sure to get the caller’s telephone number.
• Restate the information back to the caller.
• Close the conversation by stating “We will look forward to seeing you.”

Practice: Use the attached sheet for this group activity.
Use a copy of an appointment book page for the practice.

Rubric for the Role Plays

Student (Speaker)____________________________ Student (Subject)____________________________

Date: _____________________
Observer's Name:___________________________________________

Observations: No Yes

Use a business like manner when answering the telephone.
   
Provide the caller with a day and time you have available.    
Ask the caller for any other important information    
Be sure to get the caller’s telephone number.    
Restate the information back to the caller.    
Close the conversation by stating “We will look forward to seeing you.”    
Score/Points
   

Additional Comments: _______________________________________________________________________

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