Instructions:

Sort the e-mail messages into those that may be confusing or misleading because they omit certain details and those that are clear.

Message 1: Hi Kate! I can't wait until next week when we go to see Titanic. confusing clear Message 2: To all workers in Unit 3: The monthly meeting for October 1998 is now set for Wednesday, October 21 at 2:00 pm in the northern conference room on the third floor of the 566 Broadway building. confusing clear Message 3: Bob, I really need to talk to you about what happened last night. Please reply before Friday. confusing clear Message 4: Attention Track Team: If you can't make it to the April meet, you must let Coach know by tommorow. confusing clear Message 5: How was your birthday? I'm sorry I missed the party. Can I make it up to you at the end of the month, either Wednesday or Thursday, June 28th or 29th? I'll be in town on business and we can meet after 6 at the River Restaurant on Pier 73. I know that's near your office. Does that work with your schedule? Please let me know. I'm checking my e-mail daily, now that I started this new job. confusing clear Message 6: Stacy (and Julie, too -- you talk to her, don't you?), I haven't heard from you in ages so I just thought I would write. I just got this e-mail account and I saw your address on the 411 directory on the Internet. How's the first year in your new school going? This place is wild. I think I'll need to get home during spring break, just to rest. I sure am glad it is just around the corner. Why don't we get together when we are all back in Raleigh and hang where we used? How does Saturday of the vacation sound to you? confusing clear User Name:

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