INFORMAL EMAIL Situational Writing Rearrange the email by
INFORMAL EMAIL Situational Writing
Re-arrange the email by indicating the sequence using the alphabets
Eileen, I’m really excited to have you over this weekend. Let me know what you think of the activities I’ve suggested, or any others you would like to do. Looking forward to your reply. With much love Jane I know you love nature and adventure, so I was thinking of bringing you to Karijini National Park on Sunday. There’ll be stunning waterfalls for us to swim under, and breath-taking scenic views. (a) A friend of mine plays in a band they’re going to play in a small concert on Friday evening. Would you like to go and watch my friend play with her group? (c) We’ll need to decide what to do on Saturday. We could either take a boat trip down River Clyde, or watch a football match. Can you tell me which activity you’d rather do? (b) How have you been? I hope life is treating you well. It’s been awhile since we got to catch up and I’m really happy that you’re coming to Australia this weekend! I’ve thought of a few activities that might interest you during your trip here. (d) To: eileenchang@gmail. com Cc: Subject: Coming to Australia (e) Dear Eileen (f)
Answer FDCEBA Did you get it right?
Some questions… 1. How did you decide on the correct sequence of the email? 2. Why do you think the writer wrote this email? (purpose) 3. What do you think is the relationship between the writer and recipient? - How do you know this? (think: What are some words / phrases that show this? ) Distribute sample letter and ppt
What is an informal email? • An email that we write to someone we know or someone we want to get to know • Between friends, relatives or acquaintances • WHY? (Purpose) -To relate personal experiences and feelings -To express care and concern
Understanding informal emails • Tone: Informal and friendly • Which of the following examples seem more personal and informal? üI was extremely disappointed at not winning the prize, but I’ll try to win it next year. OR üI was shattered at not winning the prize – I cried myself to sleep every night for a whole week!
v Attention! • Do not use threats, insults or offensive language in any letter you write – be it formal or informal. What you write is a reflection of your character.
What is the format of an informal email? <Look at the sample email given> Dear Eileen Salutation How have you been? I hope life is treating you well. It’s been awhile since we got to catch up and I’m really happy that you’re coming to Australia this weekend! I’ve thought of a few activities that might interest you during your trip here. Opening paragraph: -Greetings/well wishes -Background information -Purpose of email
A friend of mine plays in a band they’re going to play in a small concert on Friday evening. Would you like to go and watch my friend play with her group? Body paragraph 1 We’ll need to decide what to do on Body paragraph 2 Saturday. We could either take a boat trip down River Clyde, or watch a football match. Can you tell me which activity you’d rather do?
I know you love nature and adventure, so I was thinking of bringing you to Karijini National Park on Sunday. There’ll be stunning waterfalls for us to swim under, and breath-taking scenic views. Body paragraph 3 Eileen, I’m really excited to have you over this weekend. Let me know what you think of the activities I’ve suggested, or any others you would like to do. Looking forward to your reply. Closing paragraph: -Positive expectation -Call to action With much love Valediction Jane Sender’s name
Tone • Use a friendly, sincere and conversational tone • Show your care and concern (Remember to ask how your recipient is doing, and not just start talking about yourself!) Format and style • Write personal letters neatly and clearly • Organise your writing into paragraphs Emotions • Share your feelings, as it makes an informal letter personal. You could share: • A lesson you learnt recently • Something that made you happy or sad ‘Connection’ • Responding to his or her questions or concerns • Inviting a response from him or her
A little more detail into the format…
Salutation To show… You can use… Warmth and friendliness Dear Aunt Lucy Hello Uncle Peter Affection My dear Beyonce A lot of affection Dearest Dad My dearest Aunt Lucy
Writing the Introduction • Informal/personal letters usually begin with a standard opening paragraph ØTo show warmth and friendliness and affection ØTo ask about the recipient’s heath and well-being How are you? Useful phrases for the introduction Are you and your I have not heard from family doing fine? you for months. Are you doing fine ? Are you well? How is life treating you? How are things with you? What have you been up to?
Developing the Body Paragraphs • What you write in the body depends on your reason for writing (purpose). For example: ü To keep in touch ü To relate some personal or family news ü To show love and concern for a person ü To thank a person for a gift or something he or she has done ü To ask for information or help ü To invite a person to a function ü To offer congratulations or condolences ü To respond to a letter or email you have received
Writing the Closing • There are many ways to end a personal letter or email. It is where you: ü Express your personal wishes for the recipient ü Send greetings to people related to him or her ü Suggest meeting up with him or her soon ü Prompt him or her for a response
Valediction Examples Love With much love Kind Yours regards truly Take care
Summary Today we learnt the format and tone of an informal email.
Next lesson… We will write an informal email and take a look at the assessment rubrics.
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