Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Introducing the Memo

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Examine the text structure of a memo with this worksheet. Eighth to twelfth graders decide if the purpose of a memo is to motivate an action or to provide information to the reader. They explore new vocabulary and make predictions prior...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Introducing the Memo

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students explore memos to gather important information.  In this memos lesson, students interpret memos and answer questions based on the information.  Students define the parts of a memo. ...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Letter Writing Basics

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Learners write a business letter with information regarding specific writing mechanics. In this writing lesson, students learn to write a business letter and they focus on one area of concern. Learners follow a business letter...
Handout
University of Toronto (Canada)

University of Toronto: Engineering Communication Program: Memos

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site shows exactly how to write a memo. The site talks about the components to use: header, purpose, summary, discussion, action.
Handout
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University

Purdue University Owl: Audience and Purpose

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An excellent resource for learning how to write effective and professional memos. Offers information on a basic plan, the parts of a memo, and necessary attachments.