informal letters

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 2

Informal Letter 

What are we going to do today?

• Learn about informal letters
• Write a letter
• Getting ready for the test

Goals

After this class you:

- Know what an informal letter looks like

- Can write an informal letter!

The characteristics of an informal letter

• Informal language > to a friend/someone you know
• Abbreviations (afkortingen) > I'm instead of I am
• The ending (love, best wishes, take care)  
  

Informal vs Formal

Which one is informal? 

Tex wants to let you all know our staff get-together last week. It's a pity more of you weren't there as it was a terrific occasion. Why not come along next time? There's free coffee and biscuits!

This is to inform you of the decisions taken at last weekends meeting. Please note that al members of this department of are strictly required to be present at such meetings and action may be taken in the future to ensure this

Anyway, let me tell you about the party Jack is having on Saturday. Well, just about everyone is coming, even that weird guy Sam from college! Jack says he wants us all to be there, so you'd better not miss it. Why not come down for a few days? You can stay at my place if you want.

How to: Clear Paragraphing! 

1. Start with: the introduction -> Greetings, tell how you're doing in a few sentences. 
   
2. The main body -> divide into paragraphs, each paragraph has its own topic, use linking words! 
3. Conclusion -> I hope to hear from you soon, yours sincerely, love 

Example

Use the paragraphs! 

Dear Michael,

How are you? I am doing really wel.

I have started practicing judo! I practise twice a week. My teacher says I am already top of my class.

Also, my mom made a beautiful painting of our family. It's currently hanging in the living room. I can't wait for you to see it!

Best wishes,

Jacob

Write your own letter to a friend

You are writing a letter to your friend Josh, pick 2 topics to write to him about and make sure you use at least 1 linking word:

• Sports (footbal, hockey, volleybal, etc.)
• Your weekend 
• The birthday of your parents
• A book you are reading and why you like it
• Make up your own topic!

You are writing a letter to your friend Josh, pick 2 topics to write to him about:
Sports (footbal, hockey, volleybal, etc.)
Your weekend
The birthday of your parents
A book you are reading and why you like it
Make up your own topic!

What have we learned?

• How to write an informal letter
  
• The difference between formal en informal
• The layout of an informal letter