*Informal letter Writing* CLASS 5(session 23-24)

• English
• Secondary Education
• Age 13

INFORMAL LETTER- DAY 1

TO ENGLISH CLASS

 Informal letter

DLF PUBLIC SCHOOL

_______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 -1

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

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

FORMAT OF INFORMAL LETTER

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

Homefun

Informal Letter Writing – 2

Write a letter to your Father on Father’s Day expressing your love and gratitude and all that she means to you.

Informal letter Writing- Day 2

LET'S REVISE INFORMAL LETTER

https://youtu.be/hfyq6J_1e2Y

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.
• Presentation is very important.
  
• Read a lot of letters to get an idea.
  

Informal Letter Example – Letter to Your Cousin Enquiring about Her First Visit to Ethiopia

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

Write a letter to your friend describing the things
and people in your life that will make you happy.
Describe how these make you happy and what you are
doing for them as well. (Note: Punctuate the letter
appropriately. Include the different uses of the colon, wherever
suitable.)

Informal Letter Writing – 3, Class work

Compose an Informal letter on the given topic -

Write a letter to your friend, advising him/her on the importance of exercising and yoga for a healthy life.

Home assignment    

Read supplementary Reader- One Foggy Morning

Letter writing-4

Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to accompany you on a camping trip, this summer.

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