V4- writing folder 1 - letter

Writing folder 1: formal letter
Revise: 
  • structure of formal letters
  • content
  • language

Review:
  • peer review + feedback
  • example letter

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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:
  1. explain who you are and why you are writing
  2. go into more detail and provide examples to support yourself
  3. 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. 

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Slide 9 - Diapositive

Example letter

Slide 10 - Diapositive

Now, what stands out to you? Write it down for future reference

Slide 11 - Diapositive