To: English 1A Online Students
From: Jay Rubin
Date: 22 February 2016
Re: Memo Essay #5
Memo Essay #5: Compound Sentences
In Module 3, you submitted Memo Essay #1 revised as Memo Essay #3 with all simple
sentences. For Memo Essay #5, revisit Memo Essay #3 and revise it—only this time, revise
all the sentences so that they are now compound sentences. Include examples of each
sentence pattern discussed in the compound-sentence lesson. As before, follow all these
restrictions:
 Single-space the memo essay. Length: 4 Paragraphs.
 Set margins for 1.13” all around.
 Paragraphs must run 4-6 lines each.
 Separate memo paragraphs by one single space.
 Do not indent memo paragraphs.
 Do not use any form of the word you.
 Do not use verbs in the command/imperative form.
 Use 12-point Times New Roman font.
 Edit & revise carefully – Proofread!
 Follow all grammar rules as discussed in the Module 1 & 3 lessons.
 Include a single-spaced memo heading at the top left of your essay (see below).
 Skip two single spaces after the memo heading; bold and center your essay’s title.
 Do not use all-caps for your title; capitalize appropriately.
 Skip one single space after the title, then begin the first memo paragraph.
 Follow all memo guidelines as explained in the class syllabus.
Due Date
The final draft of this four-paragraph essay must be submitted on Sunday, February 28.
Follow this model for your memo heading:
To: Jay Rubin
From: Your Name: 1A Online
Date: 28 February 2016
Re: Memo Essay #5: All Compound Sentences