Conceptualising letter-writing and understanding the letter form
I can explain why people might use letter writing and understand how to structure a letter.
Conceptualising letter-writing and understanding the letter form
I can explain why people might use letter writing and understand how to structure a letter.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- We might use formal letters for professional matters relating to employment or complaints.
- We might use informal letters for emotional matters such as thank you notes.
- We might use letters because it shows a personal touch and a certain level of care and attention.
- Formal letters have a specific form.
- A formal letter should include your address, the date, the recipient’s address, a salutation and sign off.
Keywords
Recipient - a person who receives something
Salutation - a greeting in words or actions, or the words used at the beginning of a letter or speech
Sign off - conclude a letter, broadcast or other message
Formal - done in accordance with convention or etiquette; suitable for something official
Informal - having a relaxed, friendly or unofficial style, manner or nature
Common misconception
Some people might think that letter writing has no place in modern society.
While other forms of communication have overtaken letter writing in popularity, letter writing is still necessary for many professional purposes.
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