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Writing folder 1: formal letter
Revise:
structure of formal letters
content
language
Review:
peer review + feedback
example letter
Slide 1 - Diapositive
What do you put first? Your own address or the recipient's address?
A
Your own
B
Recipient
Slide 2 - Quiz
You write the salution first and then the date.
A
True
B
False
Slide 3 - Quiz
Your first paragraph should mention who you are and why you are writing.
A
True
B
False
Slide 4 - Quiz
If your salutation is 'Dear Sir/Madam', your closing greeting should be 'Yours sincerely'
A
True
B
False
Slide 5 - Quiz
You close by first writing your name and then signing your signature at the bottom of the letter.
A
True
B
False
Slide 6 - Quiz
Structure:
Use the following structure for your formal letter:
your address (without your name)
recipient's address (with name, department etc)
date (write out in full)
salutation: Dear Sir/Madam, (no name is given) or Dear Mrs Jenkins, (name is given)
body paragraphs + closing phrase (often something like: I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience)
greeting: Yours faithfully (goes with Dear Sir/Madam) or Yours sincerely (goes with Dear Mrs Jenkins)
Your signature
Your full name
Slide 7 - Diapositive
Content & language
In your letter, use paragraphs to devide your writing. Do this as follows:
explain who you are and why you are writing
go into more detail and provide examples to support yourself
what do you expect from your recipient + closing phrase
Language:
formal
no contractions
write numbers in full, as well as abbreviations.
do not use slang or text language
Slide 8 - Diapositive
Review
Let's have a look at each other's letters. Team up with a classmate and exchange your letters. Use the information to give feedback on your classmate's letter. Look at:
the structure,
the content (did they mention everything from the assignment?)
the language (is it appropriate?) Correct any spelling or grammar mistakes you find.
Then, with your classmate's feedback, correct your own letter.
timer
20:00
Slide 9 - Diapositive
Example letter
Slide 10 - Diapositive
Now, what stands out to you? Write it down for future reference