*Informal letter Writing* CLASS 5

• English
• Secondary Education
• Age 13

TO ENGLISH CLASS

SHOW AND TELL

 Informal letter

DLF PUBLIC SCHOOL

    EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES-

• Identify the difference between a formal and an informal letter
  
• Brainstorm to identify the main elements and format of an informal letter
  
• Identify and give a proper beginning and closing for an informal letter
  
• Write an informal letter in the correct format

What is so special about
receiving a handwritten
letter?

“You are writing a letter to your friend congratulating him/her on his/her success in the examination.” Is this a formal or an informal letter? Why?

_______letters are generally
precise and to the point; without any
unnecessary details.
(formal/informal)

1. FORMAL
2. INFORMAL

IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER

THE TONE OF AN INFORMAL LETTER IS FRIENDLY AND HAS A PERSONAL TOUCH. THESE LETTERS ARE ALSO CALLED SOCIAL LETTERS. AN INFORMAL LETTER IS WRITTEN TO YOUR FRIENDS/FAMILY. YOU CAN USE CONTRACTIONS LIKE YOU'RE, SHE'S OR HE'S.

 LETTERS START WITH A SALUTATION, SUCH AS DEAR________. 

AN INFORMAL LETTER SHOULD END ON AN AFFECTIONATE NOTE SUCH AS YOURS LOVINGLY, YOURS TRULY OR YOURS AFFECTIONATELY.

Informal Letter Writing 

Samples

What are the main elements of an informal letter in the
correct order?

1. Dear,name,body,closing, signature
2. address,date,salutation,body, closing, signature
3. greetings,,body,closing,signature
4. date,greeting,body, closing,signature

The term "with love" is used in
which part of the informal letter?

1. opening
2. Body of the letter
3. Closing
4. middle

"Please send my regards to your family."
Choose the correct answer
for this phrase.

1. Closing remarks
2. Main content
3. Signature
4. Who am I?

Start Of A letter

Body of a letter

End of  a letter

address

Date

Salutation

How are you?

Good to hear from you
Reasons for writing

I hope to hear from you soon.....

Closing

Sender's address-3 to 4 lines

leave a line

24 July,2020

leave a line

Salutation

leave a line

Body of a letter-3 paragraphs

leave a line

Best Wishes/With love

Leave a line

Signature

Your Name

        

        

        Format of an informal letter

Tips of writing an informal letter

• Make sure you double check for grammatical accuracy and spellings. They carry marks.
  
• Leave adequate number of lines between paragraphs to make it look neat.
  
• Underlining the main points is very important. But it is advised to do it after finishing your letter. Use a pencil and scale for underlining.
  
• Presentation is very important.
  
• Read a lot of letters to get an idea.
  

How would you address the
recipient of an informal letter?

1. Dear Sir/Madam
2. Hello Sir/Madam
3. Dear.........,
4. Dear Mr

Which one is not a good
ending in an informal letter?

1. Yours Sincerely
2. Kind Regards
3. Best Wishes
4. Your friend

Informal Letter Writing – 1, Class Fun, S. No: - 2.1

Informal Letter Writing – 1, Class Fun, S no:

Q. Write a letter to your grandfather thanking him for the wonderful gift, he gifted you on your   birthday. (Note: Punctuate the letter appropriately) 

Home Fun

Informal Letter Writing – 2                                                   S. No: 2.2

Attempt Write a while activity given on page 85 of your MCB in your English notebook.

Informal Letter Writing-2

Now I can:
*Identify the difference between a formal and an informal letter
*Identify the main elements and format of an informal letter
*Identify and give a proper beginning and closing for an informal letter
*Write an informal letter in the correct format

1. Strongly agree
2. Agree
3. Need help

THANK YOU