Write a brief letter addressed "Dear Colleagues" (since you don't yet know who will be reading it). Make sure to do the following in your letter:

1. Introduce yourself (no more than two sentences)
2. Restate in your own words the key points or emphasis of the story (no more than two sentences)
3. Present your own attitude toward the topic, and support that attitude or position (2-3 sentences)
4. Respond to the piece itself (the writing, how the ideas are presented, etc. 2-3 sentences)

NOW GET UP FROM YOUR COMPUTER, AND WALK TO A COMPUTER AT LEAST TWO SEATS AWAY FROM YOURS. SIT DOWN AT THE MACHINE. READ THE LETTER ON THE SCREEN.

1. Write a letter to that person, addressing him or her by name, and identifying the exact points to which you are responding.
2. In 2-3 sentences, either answer the question asked, provide an alternative viewpoint with supporting information, or offer an elaboration with different examples to illustrate.
3. If you want to, you can also ask a follow-up question or ask for further clarification. Sign this letter with your name as you would like your colleagues to address you.

• 1. write a 2-3-sentence thank you letter in which you

• identify at least one specific way in which their answer was helpful to you AND
• explain the benefits in terms of your understanding of the topic.
• 2. Sign this letter with your name as you would like your colleagues to address you.