The Art of Informal Letter Writing

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The Art of Informal Letter Writing

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to understand the structure and content of an informal letter and write your own.

Introduce the lesson objective and explain the importance of informal letter writing.

What do you already know about writing informal letters?

Overview

Informal letters are personal letters written to friends, family, or acquaintances. They have a more relaxed tone than formal letters and often include personal anecdotes.

Explain the difference between informal and formal letters and provide examples.

Structure

The structure of an informal letter includes a greeting, body, and closing. The greeting is usually informal, such as 'Dear [Name],' and the closing can be informal as well, such as 'Love' or 'Take care.'

Explain the components of an informal letter and provide examples of informal greetings and closings.

Body Paragraphs

The body of an informal letter should be casual and conversational, with personal stories and information about the writer's life. It can also include questions for the recipient and updates on shared interests.

Provide examples of topics that can be discussed in the body of an informal letter.

Tone

The tone of an informal letter should be relaxed and friendly, but still respectful. Avoid using overly formal language or slang that may be offensive.

Explain the importance of tone in informal letter writing and provide examples of appropriate and inappropriate language.

Practice

Now it's time to practice! Write an informal letter to a friend or family member, using the structure and tone we just discussed.

Provide time for students to write their own informal letter and offer guidance and feedback as needed.

check your neighbour's letter

- Dear Name,

- is there a blank line in between paragraphs?

- is there a good starting sentence ( How are you?)

- does the first paragraph tell you why this letter was written

- is there a blank line between the paragraphs?

- are all the words spelled correctly?

- is there a correct ending?

check your neighbour's letter

- Dear Name,

- is there a blank line in between paragraphs?

- is there a good starting sentence ( How are you?)

- does the first paragraph tell you why this letter was written

- is there a blank line between the paragraphs?

- are all the words spelled correctly?

- is there a correct ending?

Review

Let's review what we've learned today about writing informal letters. What are the components of an informal letter? What is the tone of an informal letter?

Review the key points of the lesson and check for understanding.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You now know how to write an informal letter. Keep practicing and personalizing your letters to make them unique and special.

Summarize the lesson and encourage students to continue practicing their informal letter writing skills.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.