April 7th, 2020
Fact vs. Opinion vs. Informed Opinion
I would like this class to practice using the following worksheets. Answer these on a separate Google Doc and share it on your website when completed. Then, find an article that is currently talking about Canada's situation in the COVID19 pandemic and describe what is the opinion that is mentioned in the article. Is it an informed opinion? Finally, have a look at the following websites and answer the questions after:
1) https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection.html?topic=tilelink
2) http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/case-counts-press-statements
3) https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
A) What kind of data is being shown here: fact? opinion? or informed opinion?
B) On the worldometers website, which column do you think is important to inform you on how good of a job a country is doing to protect their citizens from this viral outbreak?
1) https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection.html?topic=tilelink
2) http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/case-counts-press-statements
3) https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
A) What kind of data is being shown here: fact? opinion? or informed opinion?
B) On the worldometers website, which column do you think is important to inform you on how good of a job a country is doing to protect their citizens from this viral outbreak?
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Summarized Instructions:
1) Download the file. 2) Research what the difference between a fact, an opinion, informed opinion 3) Answer the questions on a New Google Doc 4) Read the rest of the paragraph on my website and do the COVID19 task 5) Answer the questions on the same Google Doc after you visited the 3 websites |
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April 9th, 2020
Formal Email Communications
Sending an email may seem like an easy task. However, sending an email formally with all the proper elements may be a bit more challenging. In reality, sending an email is practically writing a letter. When you are required to send a professional email (such as applying for a job), you must have the proper structure in order for the recipient to acknowledge what is being communicated.
Example:
Posting:
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Response:
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Big Bird Enterprises is the leading BC retailer offering a plethora of shopping experiences to our customers by providing a wide variety of quality products at cheap prices.
We are currently looking for a PT/FT Cashier/Stock Clerk to join our Dawson Creek location! Objectives - Meet our customer's needs by answering questions and processing point of sale transactions effectively and efficiently -Support the operation of the store by stocking shelves, racks, cases, bins, and tables with merchandise and arrange merchandise displays to attract customers. Duties -Interact with customers daily, responding to them courteously and efficiently. -Occasional outside duties such as grabbing the shopping carts from the parking lot -Process point of sale transactions. |
To: Hiring Manager of Big Bird Enterprises
CC: BCC: Subject: Application for a Cashier position at your Dawson Creek location. Hi! My name is Randy Chau and I found your job posting on indeed.com. I am interested in applying for this position because I am moving to Dawson Creek next week. I am a senior high school student with 4 years of cashier experience in my hometown of Vancouver. I am looking to continue my service to the retail community of a new town by positively interacting with the local shoppers here. Thank you for your time in reading this email and I look forward to hearing from you soon on how to finish my application. Sincerely, Randy Chau Grade 12 High school Student Dawson Creek Secondary School |
Assignment:
Write a formal email to apply for the following job posting. Please send your email to Mr. Chau on PeaceNet. You will be marked on the following criteria:
Total: Out of 7 marks