Bellringer Turn in your syllabus Turn in your

Bellringer • Turn in your syllabus. • Turn in your bell work sheet for this week. • CALMLY get a laptop from the computer cart. • Open your laptop at your work station. • Wait silently for instructions.

Using Technology English 9

Log In • You must use your login on any PC you use for Shelby County Schools • You don’t have to log into your profile when you use a MAC. If your login • User Name: Lunch Number • Password: Your birthday 01012004 information is not working, bring your laptop to Mrs. Thomas NOW.

Gmail • First name • . (dot) • last name • . (dot) • GHS Example: first. last. ghs@gmail. com brandon. smith. ghs@gmail. com

Use a Formal Salutation When Addressing Your Teachers • Mr. • • Ms. • • Mrs. • • Dr. • Coach Good morning, Mrs. Thomas. Good afternoon, Coach Smith. Good evening, Dr. Collins.

Lead with a Clear Subject Line • Your name • Your class period • DO NOT WRITE YOUR MESSAGE IN THE SUBJECT LINE! • Example: Joe Montana 3 rd period

Be Clear, Polite, and Brief • Write short, complete sentences. • Stay on topic. • Be Polite. Good afternoon, Mrs. Thomas. This is Joe Montana from 3 rd period. How many paragraphs were we supposed to write for the assignment due on Thursday? Thank you for your time.

Not a good example ms thompsn you wasn’t talking loud so I aint undrstnd what we sposed to due

Closing Options • • Thank you, Sincerely, Regards, Respectfully, Example: Good afternoon, Coach Smith. This is Joe Montana from 3 rd period. How many paragraphs were we supposed to write for the assignment due on Thursday? Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Joe Montana

Thing to think about • Read your email before you send it. • Don’t email in anger or panic. • Be patient wait a few days (2 -3) for a reply. • Follow the Golden Rule.

HOMEWORK: Format an email to your teacher(s) using the guidelines listed below. These should be delivered to your teacher by Monday morning. • Use a appropriate email address. (already covered) • Use a formal salutation. • Lead with a clear subject line. (Name and class period) • Be clear, polite, and brief. • Sign off with a Thank You. • Add a Signature.