Writing a Formal Letter

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Writing a Formal Letter

Writing a Formal Letter

Before Writing Think...

What is my opinion about Shakespeare and the Shakespeare Project?

Is it important to learn about Shakespeare? Why or why not?

What information did I learn through these lessons?

Is a letter of opinion formal or informal?

1. Formal
2. Informal

How should you start your letter?

1. Dear Sir/Madam,
2. Dear Editor,
3. Dear Mr Smith,
4. That depends on the assignment and the information we have.

How should you finish your letter?

1. Kind regards,
2. Yours sincerely,
3. Yours faithfully,
4. That depends on the information we have.

You know the person you are writing to is called Mr Smith, but you don't know him personally. How do you end your letter?

1. Kind regards,
2. Yours sincerely,
3. Yours faithfully,
4. That depends.

Formal

Informal

A relative

A client

Your friend from school

Your boss

I am looking forward to your reply

1. Formal
2. Informal

I hope you'll feel better soon

1. Formal
2. Informal

We visited Paris and I loved it!

1. Formal
2. Informal

I consider myself a team player.

1. Formal
2. Informal

I hope to hear from you soon.

1. Formal
2. Informal

How are your parents doing?

1. Formal
2. Informal

Please contact me at 0115 753 8821

1. Formal
2. Informal

Talk to you later!

1. Formal
2. Informal