1. Slide
60 seconds
Informal Letter Writing
Who do you write informal letters to?
2. Slide
60 seconds
A curipod slide
Write the sample opening phrase for your letter.
3. Word cloud
120 seconds
How many paragraphs do you have to write when there are 4 points in the task?
4. Word cloud
120 seconds
How do you make visible the paragraphs?
5. Open question
210 seconds
Write an example introduction. You have to write about your summer holidays.
6. Open question
210 seconds
Write a sample conclusion. Your letter is about summer holidays.
7. Open question
210 seconds
Write a sample closing phrase.
8. Slide
60 seconds
Did you know?
Informal letter writing was used as early as the 12th century to communicate with family and friends. Informal letters are sometimes referred to as 'epistles' or 'epistolary correspondence' In the Victorian Era, many couples became engaged through exchanging informal letters.
9. Drawings
450 seconds
Brain break: Draw a turtle doing a handstand
10. Poll
60 seconds
Which of the following is an appropriate way to start an informal letter?
- Dear friend,
- Hello Tom!
- Dear Tom,
11. Open question
300 seconds
What have you learned about informal letter writing?
12. Open question
300 seconds
How will you use what you've learned to write an informal letter?
13. Drawings
450 seconds
Brain break: Draw a turtle doing a handstand
14. Drawings
1260 seconds
Clues
In pairs: Select one task
Question: You are writing a letter to your best friend. What strategies can you use to ensure that your letter is well-written and engaging?
Look up tips for writing informal letters. Use positive language and check for grammar and spelling mistakes. Include personal stories and anecdotes to make your letter unique.
A: Work in pairs to write an informal letter to your best friend. Use the strategies you discussed. B: In groups of three, draw a picture describing the main points of your informal letter to your best friend.
15. Poll
60 seconds
Which of the following is an appropriate way to start an informal letter?
- To Whom It May Concern
- Dear Sir/Madam
- Hey!
16. Poll
60 seconds
What is the purpose of writing an informal letter?
- To apply for a job
- To communicate with friends or family
- To file a complaint
17. Poll
60 seconds
Which of the following is not necessary in an informal letter?
- Informal greetings and closings
- Formal language and tone
- Personal anecdotes or stories
18. Poll
60 seconds
True or False: It's important to use proper punctuation and grammar in an informal letter.
- True
- False
19. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What are three elements of an informal letter that make it different from a formal letter?
20. Word cloud
120 seconds
Who do you usually write informal letters to?
21. Slide
60 seconds
Informal Letter Writing
Include a greeting & introduction. Write about yourself & the recipient. Close with a pleasantry & signature.
22. Slide
60 seconds
Informal Letter writing
Salutation: The greeting at the beginning of a letter. It is often a polite phrase such as 'Dear [Name],' or 'Hello [Name],'.
Body: The main part of the letter. This is where the content of the letter is written.
Closing: A polite phrase at the end of the letter to show respect and kindness such as 'Sincerely,' or 'Take care,'.
23. Slide
60 seconds
Did you know?
Informal letter writing was used as early as the 12th century to communicate with family and friends. Informal letters are sometimes referred to as 'epistles' or 'epistolary correspondence' In the Victorian Era, many couples became engaged through exchanging informal letters.
24. Open question
300 seconds
How might the tone of an informal letter be different than a formal letter?
25. Open question
300 seconds
What is the purpose of writing an informal letter?
26. Open question
300 seconds
What have you learned about informal letter writing?
27. Open question
300 seconds
How will you use what you've learned to write an informal letter?
28. Drawings
450 seconds
Brain break: Draw a turtle doing a handstand
29. Drawings
1260 seconds
Clues
In pairs: Select one task
Question: You are writing a letter to your best friend. What strategies can you use to ensure that your letter is well-written and engaging?
Look up tips for writing informal letters. Use positive language and check for grammar and spelling mistakes. Include personal stories and anecdotes to make your letter unique.
A: Work in pairs to write an informal letter to your best friend. Use the strategies you discussed. B: In groups of three, draw a picture describing the main points of your informal letter to your best friend.
30. Poll
60 seconds
Which of the following is an appropriate way to start an informal letter?
- To Whom It May Concern
- Dear Sir/Madam
- Hey!
31. Poll
60 seconds
What is the purpose of writing an informal letter?
- To apply for a job
- To communicate with friends or family
- To file a complaint
32. Poll
60 seconds
Which of the following is not necessary in an informal letter?
- Informal greetings and closings
- Formal language and tone
- Personal anecdotes or stories
33. Poll
60 seconds
True or False: It's important to use proper punctuation and grammar in an informal letter.
- True
- False
34. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What are three elements of an informal letter that make it different from a formal letter?
35. Word cloud
120 seconds
Who do you usually write informal letters to?
36. Slide
60 seconds
Informal Letter writing
Salutation: The greeting at the beginning of a letter. It is often a polite phrase such as 'Dear [Name],' or 'Hello [Name],'.
Body: The main part of the letter. This is where the content of the letter is written.
Closing: A polite phrase at the end of the letter to show respect and kindness such as 'Sincerely,' or 'Take care,'.
37. Slide
60 seconds
Did you know?
Informal letter writing was used as early as the 12th century to communicate with family and friends. Informal letters are sometimes referred to as 'epistles' or 'epistolary correspondence' In the Victorian Era, many couples became engaged through exchanging informal letters.
38. Word cloud
120 seconds
In one sentence, why is it important to write informal letters?
39. Word cloud
120 seconds
Who do you usually write an informal letter to?
40. Slide
60 seconds
Informal Letter Writing
Include a greeting & introduction. Write about yourself & the recipient. Close with a pleasantry & signature.
41. Slide
60 seconds
Informal Letter writing
Salutation: The greeting at the beginning of a letter. It is often a polite phrase such as 'Dear [Name],' or 'Hello [Name],'.
Body: The main part of the letter. This is where the content of the letter is written.
Closing: A polite phrase at the end of the letter to show respect and kindness such as 'Sincerely,' or 'Take care,'.
42. Slide
60 seconds
Did you know?
Informal letter writing was used as early as the 12th century to communicate with family and friends. Informal letters are sometimes referred to as 'epistles' or 'epistolary correspondence' In the Victorian Era, many couples became engaged through exchanging informal letters.
43. Open question
300 seconds
How might the tone of an informal letter be different than a formal letter?
44. Open question
300 seconds
What is the purpose of writing an informal letter?
45. Open question
300 seconds
What have you learned about informal letter writing?
46. Open question
300 seconds
How will you use what you've learned to write an informal letter?
47. Drawings
450 seconds
Brain break: Draw a turtle doing a handstand
48. Drawings
1260 seconds
Clues
In pairs: Select one task
Question: You are writing a letter to your best friend. What strategies can you use to ensure that your letter is well-written and engaging?
Look up tips for writing informal letters. Use positive language and check for grammar and spelling mistakes. Include personal stories and anecdotes to make your letter unique.
A: Work in pairs to write an informal letter to your best friend. Use the strategies you discussed. B: In groups of three, draw a picture describing the main points of your informal letter to your best friend.
49. Poll
60 seconds
Which of the following is an appropriate way to start an informal letter?
- To Whom It May Concern
- Dear Sir/Madam
- Hey!
50. Poll
60 seconds
What is the purpose of writing an informal letter?
- To apply for a job
- To communicate with friends or family
- To file a complaint
51. Poll
60 seconds
Which of the following is not necessary in an informal letter?
- Informal greetings and closings
- Formal language and tone
- Personal anecdotes or stories
52. Poll
60 seconds
True or False: It's important to use proper punctuation and grammar in an informal letter.
- True
- False
53. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What are three elements of an informal letter that make it different from a formal letter?
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