This lesson contains 38 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slides.
Lesson duration is: 60 min
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INFORMAL LETTER- DAY 1
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TO ENGLISH CLASS
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Informal letter
DLF PUBLIC SCHOOL
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EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES-
· Identify the difference between a formal and an informal letter
· Brainstorm to identify the main elements and format of an informal letter
· Identify and give a proper beginning and closing for an informal letter
· Write an informal letter in the correct format
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WARMUP: What is so special about receiving a handwritten letter?
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BIG QUESTION: “You are writing a letter to your friend congratulating him/her on his/her success in the examination.” Is this a formal or an informal letter? Why?
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_______letters are generally precise and to the point; without any unnecessary details. (formal/informal)
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FORMAL
B
INFORMAL
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IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER
THE TONE OF AN INFORMAL LETTER IS FRIENDLY AND HAS A PERSONAL TOUCH. THESE LETTERS ARE ALSO CALLED SOCIAL LETTERS. AN INFORMAL LETTER IS WRITTEN TO YOUR FRIENDS/FAMILY. YOU CAN USE CONTRACTIONS LIKE YOU'RE, SHE'S OR HE'S.
LETTERS START WITH A SALUTATION, SUCH AS DEAR________.
AN INFORMAL LETTER SHOULD END ON AN AFFECTIONATE NOTE SUCH AS YOURS LOVINGLY, YOURS TRULY OR YOURS AFFECTIONATELY.
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Class Fun
Informal Letter Writing -1
Q. Write a letter to your grandfather thanking him for the wonderful gift, he presented to you for your birthday. (Note: Punctuate the letter appropriately.)
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What are the main elements of an informal letter in the correct order?
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A
Dear,name,body,closing, signature
B
address,date,salutation,body, closing, signature
C
greetings,,body,closing,signature
D
date,greeting,body,
closing,signature
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The term "with love" is used in which part of the informal letter?
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opening
B
Body of the letter
C
Closing
D
middle
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"Please send my regards to your family." Choose the correct answer for this phrase.
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Closing remarks
B
Main content
C
Signature
D
Who am I?
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Start Of A letter
Body of a letter
End of a letter
address
Date
Salutation
How are you?
Good to hear from you Reasons for writing
I hope to hear from you soon.....
Closing
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FORMAT OF INFORMAL LETTER
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Sender's address-3 to 4 lines
leave a line
24 July,2020
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Salutation
leave a line
Body of a letter-3 paragraphs
leave a line
Best Wishes/With love
Leave a line
Signature
Your Name
Format of an informal letter
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Homefun
Informal Letter Writing – 2
Write a letter to your Mother on Mother’s Day expressing your love and gratitude and all that she means to you.
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Informal letter Writing- Day 2
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DAY 2
EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOME
• Identify the purpose of writing an informal letter writing
• Brainstorm to identify correct format of informal letter writing
• Frame short and simple sentences to express their thoughts in the form of informal letter writing
• Add proper opening and closing sentences to their letters.
• Apply the elements to compose a personal letter.
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LET'S REVISE INFORMAL LETTER
https://youtu.be/hfyq6J_1e2Y
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Tips of writing an informal letter
Make sure you double check for grammatical accuracy and spellings. They carry marks.
Leave adequate number of lines between paragraphs to make it look neat.
Presentation is very important.
Read a lot of letters to get an idea.
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Informal Letter Example – Letter to Your Cousin Enquiring about Her First Visit to Ethiopia
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How would you address the recipient of an informal letter?
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A
Dear Sir/Madam
B
Hello Sir/Madam
C
Dear.........,
D
Dear Mr
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Which one is not a good ending in an informal letter?
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Yours Sincerely
B
Kind Regards
C
Best Wishes
D
Your friend
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Write a letter to your friend describing the things and people in your life that will make you happy. Describe how these make you happy and what you are doing for them as well. (Note: Punctuate the letter appropriately. Include the different uses of the colon, wherever suitable.)
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Informal Letter Writing – 3, Class work
Compose an Informal letter on the given topic -
Write a letter to your friend, advising him/her on the importance of exercising and yoga for a healthy life.
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Home assignment
Read supplementary Reader- One Foggy Morning
Letter writing-4
Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to accompany you on a camping trip, this summer.
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Now I can: *Identify the difference between a formal and an informal letter *Identify the main elements and format of an informal letter *Identify and give a proper beginning and closing for an informal letter *Write an informal letter in the correct format