FORMAL LETTERS INTRODUCTION FORMAL WRITING Whether writing an

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FORMAL LETTERS INTRODUCTION

FORMAL LETTERS INTRODUCTION

FORMAL WRITING • Whether writing an e mail to a friend or a literary

FORMAL WRITING • Whether writing an e mail to a friend or a literary essay for a class, all writing has several elements in common: • Audience • Purpose • Form

FORMAL VS INFORMAL • Read the letter to the board of trustees on the

FORMAL VS INFORMAL • Read the letter to the board of trustees on the issue of closing down the tuck shop. • Do you think this letter would make a difference? Why/ why not? • Re-write the letter using a more formal tone.

IDEAS AND EVIDENCE

IDEAS AND EVIDENCE

STRUCTURE • • • Address of Recipient Space Today’s date Space Dear _____, Introduction

STRUCTURE • • • Address of Recipient Space Today’s date Space Dear _____, Introduction 2 -3 body paragraphs Conclusion Yours Sincerely, • Name `

INTRODUCTION • I am writing to you to express my concerns about … I

INTRODUCTION • I am writing to you to express my concerns about … I believe that…

PARAGRAPHS • Each point should be specific and have supporting information…. • Paragraph 1

PARAGRAPHS • Each point should be specific and have supporting information…. • Paragraph 1 (e. g. ) • Firstly, I feel that military style boot camps would provide young people with structure and discipline. • It is clear to all involved that serving hot pies in the school tuck shop is detrimental to the health of young people. • One reason why I believe that the movie stars make poor role models is that they are often shown in magazines drunk and out of control.

WORD SALAD • Some words you could use to connect ideas: • • •

WORD SALAD • Some words you could use to connect ideas: • • • • Furthermore However Nevertheless In addition In comparison Secondly For instance For example Undoubtedly Clearly In hindsight In conclusion In summary

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