MEMO

Memo is a message that is written shortly, clearly, and easy to be understood. Memo can be said
formal when it is used as a formal statement letter, such as a message from a leader to employee. But it
can be said informal when it is used as an informal statement letter, such as a message that is sent among
friends, relatives, or other persons. Usually in the form of questions, orders, information, warnings,
requests, or expectations.
Struktur Teks
1. Memo
a. To : The person or group receiveng the memo(recipient)
b. From : The person writing the memo (sender)
c. C.C : (Carbon Copy) the person or Group who should be informed about the memo
d. Date : Usually a formal manner of writting the date, (month/day/year)
e. Subject : A short spesifictopic discussed in the memo, this should be in bold.
f. Introduction : explain why the memo has been written and what topic will discuss
g. Body : discusses the topic in detail
h. Conclusion : explains what will or should happen next, when the follow up will occur and why
the date is important

SIGN AND SYMBOLS

A sign is a thing which signifies another entity. A natural sign is something which bears a causal relation to
the signified thing, as thunder is a sign of storm.

A symbol is something such as an object, picture, written word, sound, or particular mark that represents
something else by association, resemblance or convention. For example, a red octagon may be a symbol
for ‘STOP’.

Examples signs and symbols:

Symbol

Sign

Words and Expression used to explain signs and symbols:

Symbols.
 That “P” sign means you can park there.
 The symbol “lady” means that the toilet is only for women.
 “No smoking” means that.
 You’re not allowed to smoke in that area.
Task 1

Read the memo carefully then answer the question that given below.

Memo
TO : Department Managers 1. who wrote the memo?
FROM : Mr. Charles Chavez
DATE : February 8, 2008 2. who are the recipients?
SUBJECT : Monthly managerial Meeting
Our monthly managerial meeting is scheduled 3. when was the memo sent?

For February 27, 2009, in the management meeting 4. why did Mr. Chavez write the memo?
room at 09:00 a.m.
5. what action should be taken by department
Please bring your monthly report with you and managers?
submit it to my secretary 30 minutes prior to the
meeting.

Task 2
Match the sign symbols with the statement given!
1. Drivers must wear their seatbelt.
2. A school cross walk a head.
3. Road work a head.
4. Railway crossing.
5. Steep hill a head.
6. Narrow bridge a head.
7. Road surface slippery when wet.
8. The heavy trucks should use this road way.
9. Underpass a head.
10. Arrow head signs.

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