Mastering the Art of Writing Informal Emails

Mastering the Art of Writing Informal Emails

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to write an informal email.

Introduce the learning objective clearly.

What do you already know about writing informal emails?

What is an Informal Email?

An informal email is a type of email that is sent to friends, family, or colleagues. It does not need to follow strict rules of grammar or structure.

Explain the concept of an informal email and give some examples.

Subject Line

The subject line should be short and to the point. It should give the reader an idea of what the email is about.

Explain the importance of the subject line and give some examples.

Greeting

The greeting should be informal and friendly. You can use 'Hi' or 'Hello' followed by the recipient's name.

Explain how to write an appropriate greeting and give some examples.

Body

The body of the email should be conversational and easy to read. It should include the main message as well as any necessary details.

Explain how to write the body of an informal email and give some examples.

Closing

The closing should be friendly and informal. You can use 'Take care', 'Best regards', or 'Cheers', followed by your name.

Explain how to write an appropriate closing and give some examples.

Proofreading

Always proofread your email before sending it. Check for any spelling or grammar mistakes.

Explain the importance of proofreading and give some tips.

Exercise

Write an informal email to a friend inviting them to a party.

Give instructions for the exercise and allow time for students to complete it.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.