English Language - Informal Letter Writing Slides
- 2. Why is it called an Informal Letter? Relaxed Friendly Casual
- 3. Informal Letters are written to... Family Friends People with whom we are friendly
- 4. Parts of an Informal Letter
- 5. Dear Uncle, Hope you are healthy and happy. We are doing well. This year we are having our Sports Day in our school on the 26th of January. I have been practicing very hard for the event. Many people will be attending the Sports Day, including Mr. Shikare as the Chief Guest. Dad had been posted to Kargil, as there are militants attacking the border. Mom is busy baking and exercising daily. Hope you will visiting us in the near future and do keep writing to us. Yours lovingly, Purav , 1. The Heading! (Address and the date) 2. Salutation! (Greeting - the person you’re writing to!) 3. Body! (The information) 4. Closing / Sign off 5. Signature (The person writing the letter)
- 6. Dear Uncle, Hope you are healthy and happy. We are doing well. This year we are having our Sports Day in our school on the 26th of January. I have been practicing very hard for the event. Many people will be attending the Sports Day, including Mr. Shikare as the Chief Guest. Dad had been posted to Kargil, as there are militants attacking the border. Mom is busy baking and exercising daily. Hope you will visiting us in the near future and do keep writing to us. Yours lovingly, Purav Welcome to a new school year. I would like to tell you a little about myself as some of you do not know me at all. I will be your English teacher and am also the librarian at Gateway. I grew up in Mumbai and have lived here since I was four years old. Before that, I lived in Rourkela, Orissa. I live by myself in Bandra. I have one younger brother who lives in the US and a younger sister who lives in the US, too I am excited about teaching you and watching you grow as a student. Respectfully, 1. The Heading! (Address and the date) 2. Salutation! (Greeting - the person you’re writing to!) 3. Body! (The information) 4. Closing / Sign off 5. Signature (The person writing the letter) Dear Students, 12 Landmark 175, Carter Road Bandra,Mumbai-400050 16 June 2022 Ms Indrani
- 7. Dear Uncle, Hope you are healthy and happy. We are doing well. This year we are having our Sports Day in our school on the 26th of January. I have been practicing very hard for the event. Many people will be attending the Sports Day, including Mr. Shikare as the Chief Guest. Dad had been posted to Kargil, as there are militants attacking the border. Mom is busy baking and exercising daily. Hope you will visiting us in the near future and do keep writing to us. Yours lovingly, Purav I am Vishakha. I go by the pronouns they/them. I live at the farthest (but a fairly scenic) end of Mumbai. My house lies right beside an ancient heritage church I still haven’t visited (something to do with Afghanistan!). Looking at our syllabus, I am feeling a little nervous about teaching NIOS English to you all. But I am also feeling empowered as I have a great team of teachers to work with! All the best for the new year! Love Dear Students Colaba Military Station Colaba Mumbai 16th June 2022 Ms Vishakha Now let’s try identifying the boxes on our own
- 9. 1. The Heading! (Address and the date) 506 Vamika Heights, Ambedkar road, Worli, Mumbai 16 June 2022 1. Always write address in 3-4 lines! 2. Write the “REAL” Date!
- 10. 2. Salutation! (Greeting - the person you’re writing to!) Dear Students, 1. Always start with the word “Dear”!
- 11. My name is Ms. Madiya and I will be your language teacher. I am delighted to welcome you to MS Prep and have a wonderful year together. Since we are going to spend a lot of time together. Let us get to know each other. I was born and raised in Mumbai. I live with my parents and an elder sister. Like a true Mumbaikar I am a foodie by heart and relish going to different places to try out delicious food. I love to tell stories and bake mouth watering brownies. I am excited to teach and interact with you all during this year and make tons of memories. 3. Body! (The information) Let’s introduce ourselves to our teachers and classmates through an informal letter
- 12. Yours lovingly, 4. Closing / Sign off Sign off by saying “Respectfully”, “Yours lovingly” or “Your friend” → This is always followed by a comma (,)
- 13. 5. Signature (The person writing the letter) Ms Madiya This is where you write “Your Own Name”!
- 14. 506 Vamika Heights, Ambedkar road, Worli, Mumbai 16 June 2022 Dear Students, My name is Ms. Madiya and I will be your language teacher. I am delighted to welcome you to NIOS 10 and have a wonderful year together. Since we are going to spend a lot of time together. Let us get to know each other. I was born and raised in Mumbai. I live with my parents and an elder sister. Like a true Mumbaikar I am a foodie by heart and relish going to different places to try out delicious food. I love to tell stories and bake mouth watering brownies. I am excited to teach and interact with you all during this year and make tons of memories. Respectfully, Ms Madiya
- 15. Let’s Try!