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1. Write an
eff ecti ve memo
with proper
formatti ng.
I
n acti vity 19, you created a memo by copying the text provided. In this
acti vity, you will create another memo, only this ti me, you will write the
memo from scratch. All of the details you will need to write the memo are
provided in the instructi ons below.
20
Cell Phone Memo
1. Before beginning any work on the computer, use a pen or pencil to compose a
draft of a memo based on the scenario and guidelines presented below:
Assume that you have been asked to create a memo in response to a request from
the student body indicati ng why you think cell phones should be allowed in school.
The memo can be addressed to your school's principal or assistant principal.
The fi rst paragraph of the memo should identi fy who you are (introduce yourself
to the reader) and clearly state the purpose of the memo.
Paragraph two should identi fy reasons why you think students should be able to
use cell phones on school grounds. This paragraph should also include soluti ons to
possible problems that may arise from allowing the use of cell phones in school. Be
as specifi c as possible.
The third paragraph (closing) should thank the reader for hearing your concerns. It
should also provide the reader with informati on on how he or she can contact you
(your homeroom number, phone number, and/or e-mail address).
The memo should be well-writt en using a positi ve tone, and should not exceed one
page.
2. Open a NEW document in Word.
Unless otherwise stated, the font should be 12 point Times New Roman.
3. Set the page margins as follows: Top to 2", Left , Right, and Bott om to 1".
4. Insert a header that includes the acti vity number and ti tle left aligned, and your
name right aligned. Type the header in all caps.
5. Set up the memo by following the format provided in Acti vity 19,
Figure 19-1
.
6. Address the memo to either your school's principal or assistant principal.
7. Use your full name as the sender.
8. Use the current date for the date.
9. Type "Cell Phone Use" as the subject.
10. Using the draft you wrote in Step 1, type the body of the memo.
NEW SKILL
ACTIVITY
For Evaluation Purposes Only