Informal & Formal Letter




Expected Learning Outcomes

Learners will be able to:

  • Identify the difference between a formal and an informal letter.
  • Identify the features and format of a formal letter.
  •  Answer the questions based on the features of a formal letter.

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Expected Learning Outcomes

Learners will be able to:

  • Identify the difference between a formal and an informal letter.
  • Identify the features and format of a formal letter.
  •  Answer the questions based on the features of a formal letter.

Slide 1 - Diapositive

What is the difference between a formal and an informal letter?

Slide 2 - Carte mentale



  • An informal letter is a personal letter, you may write to ask for something or communicate with a friend or relative.


  • A formal letter, as the name suggests is usually written for official reasons.The content here is strictly formal with a specific structure and format.

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Informal / personal letter
* Friends
* Family
* Acquaintances  

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Heading
* Dear Sir/Madam,
* Dear Mr. Janssen,
    Dear Mrs. Janssen,
    Dear Ms. Janssen,
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Slide 6 - Diapositive

Start of the formal letter
What is the purpose of the letter? The first paragraph should be short and state the purpose of the letter- to make an inquiry, complaint, request etc.
 e.g:
- I am writing with regards to the position of ……….

-I am writing to inform you about ...
-I am writing to ask/inquire about ...
-I would like to apply for the position of ...’
-I am writing to complain about the poor service we received at ...’​
 

Slide 7 - Diapositive

Body of a formal letter
The paragraph in the middle is the soul of the letter and should contain all the relevant information. 
Formal letters should not be very long.
What are the qualities that make you suitable for the job?
 name good qualities for the job that you have 
 * space
Express your expectation:  I hope you will consider me a possible candidate for the position. 
 * space

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Ending of a formal letter.
Before you send your letter, make sure that you provide a clear course of action for the reader
- Making a complaint? Make it clear that you need a reply.
- Applying for a job? End on a positive note. 

  • I hope to hear from you soon.

Slide 9 - Diapositive

Sign out of the formal letter:

 Dear Sir/Madam,




Yours faithfully,
(your name)



Dear Mr Janssen,
Dear Mrs Janssen,
Dear Ms Janssen,


Yours sincerely,
(your name)

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An _____ letter is a letter you would write to a friend, a family member or an acquaintance.
A
Formal
B
Informal
C
Cover
D
Reference

Slide 12 - Quiz

How do you address the recipient of a formal letter?
A
Hello John!
B
Dear Janice.
C
Dear Sir/Madam,
D
All of the above

Slide 13 - Quiz

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"You are writing a letter to your friend congratulating him on his success in the examination."
Is this a formal or an informal letter? Why?

Slide 14 - Carte mentale

In a formal letter, you will always write to someone you know.
A
True
B
False

Slide 15 - Quiz

If you don't know the recipient's name, your formal letter should always end with _______
A
With Love
B
Yours Obediently
C
Yours Faithfully
D
None of the above.

Slide 16 - Quiz

What is the tone of a formal letter?
A
Forceful
B
Appropriate and polite
C
Filled with love
D
Rude

Slide 17 - Quiz

Success Criteria-Now I CAN
Identify the difference between formal and informal letters.
Identify the main features and format of an informal letter.
Select the correct option to answer the questions based on the features of a formal letter.

A
Strongly Agree
B
Agree
C
Not sure
D
Need Help

Slide 18 - Quiz

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