&she missed the summer assignment. I didn’t have a summer assignment last year, so I decided to do one in lieu of the one I never had. Everything following is real except for the letter:
AP BIO Summer Assignment 2009
Assignment #1
Letter of Introduction
Due: July 20, 2009 (or earlier)
Draft an e-mail to me following the directions below:
a. Use clearly written, full sentences. Do not abbreviate words. Use spell check. This is a professional communication like you would have with a college professor, so let’s practice for your rapidly approaching future!
b. Make the Subject: “AP Bio: Introduction to <Insert Your Name Here>”
(Do not include the quote marks or brackets, just the words)
c. Begin the e-mail with a formal salutation like “Ms. Burks,” or “Dear Ms. Burks,”
d. Introduce yourself (your name) and tell me a little bit about yourself, like:
• What do you like to do (hobbies, sports, music, interests, etc.)?
• Do you have a job?
• Tell me about your family (Mom? Dad? Guardian? Siblings? Pets?) What do your parents do for a living?
• What is the last book you read for fun?
• What did you enjoy from your earlier biology class?
• What are you looking forward to most in AP Biology?
• What are you most anxious about in AP Biology?
f. End the e-mail with a formal closing: “Cordially”, “Sincerely”, “Warm regards”, etc. and add your name as if you signed a letter.
AP Bio: Introduction to Katrina Dimacali
Dear Ms. Burks,
My name is Katrina Dimacali. I will be graciously partaking in your AP Biology course this year. I have a multitude of hobbies. I especially love gardening in my spare time, raising my cats (their names are Xylem and Phloem), and listening to the songs that I have grown to love from accelerated biology. I especially love the song “Chains.” I am currently a full time student. My mother is currently employed at UC Davis and fully supports my choice to take these advanced placement courses. My father works at a winery and will hopefully own a vineyard in the near future. The last book I read for fun was entitled “Biology,” which I was able to rent from the school library along with my other peers. I enjoyed everything from my earlier biology class, especially the germinating pea lab which I hope to complete again someday. I am most looking forward to keeping an interactive spiral in AP Biology as well as doing the project that I’ve heard about, “You Belong in the Zoo.” I am anxious yet excited to finally take the AP Biology exam in May.
Warm Regards,
Katrina Dimacali
