KEYBOARDING LETTER WRITING ASSIGNMENTS

Using the Internet to Locate and Gather Information

Letter 1

  1. Locate the following website-- http://jlsinc.net/
  2. On a separate sheet of paper, take down information about the company, Johnson's Landscaping.
    3.

    Address

     

    City/State/ZIP

     

    Phone

     

    FAX

     

  3. Write a letter to James Johnson, President of Johnson's Landscaping, asking for more information regarding some landscaping that you would like to have done. Pretend you own a house (or you can write about the house you live in). To get ideas about what this company can do, take a look at the various photos in the Ponds, Patios, Planting, Sidewalls, and Steps sections. Be specific about what you want and where you want it. Also, explain that you have a price limit.

  4. Request that he write you back by a certain date with a quote for his service. Thank him for his time.
  5. Proofread the letter carefully. Be sure all spacing is correct. Include either your return address at the top or appropriate letterhead. Print your letter and sign it.

 

Letter 2

  1. Visit Pony Promotions at http://www.ponypromotions.com/
  2. Pretend that you are the parent of a hyper six-year old named Tommy. Tommy will be seven in a few months and you would like to plan a special party for him and his friends. Since kids tend to make a mess, you don't want to rent a place (knowing that you might have to spend major bucks to clean it up) so you plan to have the party at your house. You are writing a letter to Pony Promotions about setting up this party. Explain which features you want at your party (pony rides, petting zoo, etc.) and any ideas you have for setup.
  3. Include a table in your letter that lists the items you would like to order for the party. Visit their party store (http://www.ponypros.makesparties.com/) and devise a list and the prices (taken from their web site). Use the following as a guide for setup:

    4. Item/
    Description

    Individual Price

    Number
    Needed

    Total
    Price

    Blue Glow Straws (25 pack)

    $17.50

    2

    $35.00

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  4. Request a telephone call by a certain date to confirm the party. Be sure to end with goodwill!
  5. Proofread the letter carefully. Be sure all spacing is correct. Include either your return address at the top or appropriate letterhead. Print your letter and sign it.

BONUS: Print an envelope using the envelope feature (HINT: Use the Help menu for assistance)