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Informal email

Informal email. Situational Writing. Re-arrange the email by indicating the sequence using the alphabets . (a). (b). (c). (d). (e). (f). Answer. F D C E B A Did you get it right? . Some questions…. How did you decide on the correct sequence of the email?

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Informal email

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  1. Informal email Situational Writing

  2. Re-arrange the email by indicating the sequence using the alphabets 

  3. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f)

  4. Answer F D C E B A Did you get it right? 

  5. Some questions… • How did you decide on the correct sequence of the email? • Why do you think the writer wrote this email? (purpose) • What do you think is the relationship between the writer and recipient? • How do you know this? (think: What are some words / phrases that show this?) Distribute sample letter and ppt

  6. What is an informal email? • An email that we write to someone we know or someone we want to get to know • Between friends, relatives or acquaintances • WHY? (Purpose) -To relate personal experiences and feelings -To express care and concern

  7. Understanding informal emails • Tone: Informal and friendly • Which of the following examples seem more personal and informal? • I was extremely disappointed at not winning the prize, but I’ll try to win it next year. OR • I was shattered at not winning the prize – I cried myself to sleep every night for a whole week!

  8. Attention! • Do not use threats, insults or offensive language in any letter you write – be it formal or informal. What you write is a reflection of your character.

  9. What is the format of an informal email? <Look at the sample email given>

  10. Tone • Use a friendly, sincere and conversational tone • Show your care and concern • (Remember to ask how your recipient is doing, and not just start talking about yourself!) • Emotions • Share your feelings, as it makes an informal letter personal. You could share: • A lesson you learnt recently • Something that made you happy or sad • Format and style • Write personal letters neatly and clearly • Organise your writing into paragraphs • ‘Connection’ • Responding to his or her questions or concerns • Inviting a response from him or her

  11. A little more detail into the format…

  12. Salutation

  13. Writing the Introduction • Informal/personal letters usually begin with a standard opening paragraph • To show warmth and friendliness and affection • To ask about the recipient’s heath and well-being Useful phrases for the introduction

  14. Developing the Body Paragraphs • What you write in the body depends on your reason for writing (purpose). For example: • To keep in touch • To relate some personal or family news • To show love and concern for a person • To thank a person for a gift or something he or she has done • To ask for information or help • To invite a person to a function • To offer congratulations or condolences • To respond to a letter or email you have received

  15. Writing the Closing • There are many ways to end a personal letter or email. It is where you: • Express your personal wishes for the recipient • Send greetings to people related to him or her • Suggest meeting up with him or her soon • Prompt him or her for a response

  16. Valediction

  17. Summary Today we learnt the format and tone of an informal email.

  18. Next lesson… We will write an informal email and take a look at the assessment rubrics. 

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