Mastering Memo Writing: Communicating Changes in Meetings

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• MBO
• Studiejaar 4

Mastering Memo Writing: Communicating Changes in Meetings

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to write a memo to your colleagues about the change in location of a meeting.

Introduce the objective of the lesson and explain what the students will be able to do at the end of the lesson.

What do you already know about writing memos?

What is a Memo?

A memo is a short, informal document used for internal communication within an organization.

Explain the purpose of a memo and its use in internal communication.

Memo Format

A memo typically consists of a header, opening, body, and closing.

Explain the format of a memo and the purpose of each section.

Header

The header includes the name of the sender, the recipient, the date, and the subject.

Explain the purpose of the header and the information that should be included.

Opening

The opening should be brief and explain the purpose of the memo.

Explain the purpose of the opening and provide examples of how to start a memo.

Body

The body should provide the details of the memo, including the change in location of the meeting.

Explain the purpose of the body and provide examples of how to write the details of the memo.

Closing

The closing should be brief and include any necessary action items or next steps.

Explain the purpose of the closing and provide examples of how to end a memo.

Practice Writing a Memo

Provide a sample scenario and have the students write a memo to their colleagues about the change in location of a meeting. Provide feedback on their writing and encourage them to revise and edit as necessary.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.