Is Your Identity Being Uncovered

Writing Task

Personal-Business Letters

Keyboarding Applications

= &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; By John Friend

Answer only Scenario 1 OR Scenario 2.

Scenario 1

As you probably already know, your Social Security num= ber is used at Lincoln County High School<= /st1:PlaceType> as your student identification number.&nbs= p; As a result of the this policy, your Social Security number is print= ed every time your teacher prints grades reports, class rosters, etc. You, as a student, use the last fo= ur digits of your Social Security number to charge your lunch.

Scenario 2

As you may already know, Lincoln County High School has a s= trict dress code. The school’s policy states that students are not allowed to wear tight-fitted clothing, midriffs, short skirts or shorts, clothing that discriminates, or clothing = that contains profanity. If you are caught breaking the dress code, you may have to wear clothing provided by t= he Youth Services Center, or you have= to call your parents to bring you appropriate clothing. You may also face administrative disciplinary action such as In-School Suspension (ISS) or suspension.

Assignment

First, choose one of the Scenarios (1 or 2) that inter= est you. Then write a one-page personal-business letter to 1 of the following people: Dr. Teresa Wallace, Superintendent= of Lincoln County Schools; Mr. Tom Blankenship, Lincoln County Board of Educat= ion Chairman; Mr. Ty Howard, Site Base Council Chairman and Principal of Lincoln County High School; or Mr. Mark Upchurch, Student Council Member. Describe your feelings concerning = the policy you have chosen (scenario 1 or 2).

In your letter:

First, analyze the current situation of the policy. Next, take a stand on the current policy. Give three reasons wh= y you support or oppose the current policy. If you support the current policy, give examples, you have seen, that explain why the policy is effective. If you oppose the current policy, provide explanations on how the po= licy could be modified so the issue could be more effective.

Remember to use proper personal-business letter format= . Your letter should be formatted correctly and have no spelling or grammar mistakes. Remember, the person who will read= your letter helps set all policies at Lincoln County High School.

=

=

=

=

=

=

=

Grading Scale

4            =

§      =    Audience and purpose of the papers are clearly addressed.

§      =    Analysis of the current policy is clearly addressed.

§      =    Three reasons of support or opposition to the current policy are gi= ven in detail.

§Perfect formatting-no mistakes are found in the formatting of the personal-business letter.

·      =    No spelling or grammar errors found.

·      =    All margins are set correctly.

        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;

3            =

§      =    Audience and purpose of the paper are addressed.<= /p>
§      =    Analysis of the current policy is given.

§      =    Three benefits or suggestions to the current policy are given.

§Two or fewer mistakes are found in the formatting of the personal-business letter.

·      =    Few misspellings or grammatical errors are found.=

·      =    All margins are set correctly.

2            =

§      =    Audience and purpose of the paper are addressed. One of the two areas is not      appropriat= e for the personal-business letter.

§Analysis of the current policy is given. Analysis is simplified, and no det= ail is given.

§Two reasons of support or opposition to the current policy are given. Ideas are simplified, = and none are in detail.

OR

§      =    One reason of support or opposition to the issue is not appropriate= for the personal-business letter.

§      =    Three to five mistakes are found in the formatting of the personal-business letter.

·      =    Some misspellings and grammatical errors are found.

·      =    Most margins are set correctly.

1            =

§      =    Audience and/or purpose of the paper are not clearly addressed.

§Analysis of the current policy is given. The analysis of the current policy= is not clear.

OR

§      =    The analysis given of the current policy is inappropriate.

§      =    One reason of support or opposition to the current policy is given.=

OR

§      =    Two reasons of support or opposition to the current policy are given. One reason of support = or opposition is not in detail and one is inappropriate.

§      =    More than five mistakes are found in the formatting of the personal-business letter.

·      =    Many misspellings and grammatical errors are found.

·      =    Few, if any, of the margins are set correctly.

0&nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;            =       No response

Students will not be given this page. I just wanted you to see how it co= nnects to the Core Content for Vocational Studies. Also, you can see how their score = will be converted to a number grade.

=

Academic Expectation

2.37 = Students demonstrate skills and work habits that will lead to success in future schooling and work

1.16 Students use computers and other kinds of technology to collect, organize, and communicate information and ideas.

Kentucky Core Content: Specific

PL-H-= 4.2.2 There are basic academic skills (e.g., communication, research, math scienc= e) and preparation levels (e.g., past work experience and training, leadership, certification) required or useful for various jobs and careers.

PL-H-= 4.4.2 Changes in technology impact what employees do in various jobs and careers (e.g., ATM on bank tellers, voice mail on receptionists, scanners and cashi= ers, on-line courses on teachers).

Administrative Skill Standards

OA003- Coordinate one’s own work; OF006-Print Information; OF019-Layout a desktop-published document using available equipment; OF020-Create desktop publishing documents; EA001-Demonstrate the ability to complete tasks on-time and accurately; EA011-Follow directions a= nd procedures; EA013-Work with minimal supervision; AB002-Compose written documents; AB004-Use correct punctuation; AB005-Use correct spelling; AB006-Write with accuracy, brevity, and clarity; AB007-Detect all content, format, and type errors

=

Score Converted to a Letter Grade (set forth by = LCHS):

4   =             &nb= sp;      97%

4-   = ;            &n= bsp;     94%

3+   = ;            &n= bsp;    92%

3   =             &nb= sp;      90%

3-   = ;            &n= bsp;     84%

2+   = ;            &n= bsp;    80%

2   =             &nb= sp;      76%

2-   = ;            &n= bsp;     73%

1+   = ;            &n= bsp;    70%

1   =             &nb= sp;      68%

*Since open-response questions have to be given so = often at Lincoln County High School<= /st1:PlaceType>, students are aware of the conversion score process. Students know what percentage grad= e they will receive from the grading scale. &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;          =

Writing Task

Personal-Business Letters

Keyboarding Applications

= &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; By John Friend

Scenario 1

Scenario 2

Assignment

Academic Expectation

Kentucky Core Content: Specific

Administrative Skill Standards