A
Look at the informal writing task that your teacher will show you. Read it carefully and analyse: What the context is
school careers talk
Look at the informal writing task that your teacher will show you. Read it carefully and analyse: What the audience is
a friend
Look at the informal writing task that your teacher will show you. Read it carefully and analyse:Why you are writing
to explain what they saw the paramedics doing
With the same writing task, what one thing should you write in the email? (Give one (1))
explain why the paramedics came to school; describe what the paramedics showed you; say how you feel about becoming a paramedic
The introduction can be just one short sentence. True or False?
True
When writing your introduction, sometimes you can apologise for not writing or replying to someone else's email. (Choose the best introductory phrase to use in the situation, then complete it with your own ideas.)
i. It was really lovely to get your...
ii. Thanks very much for your email, and I hope...
iii. I'm sorry I haven't emailed you for so long but...
I'm sorry I haven't emailed you for so long but...
When writing your introduction, sometimes you can simply thank someone for getting in touch. (Choose the best introductory phrase to use in the situation, then complete it with your own ideas.)
i. It was really lovely to get your...
ii. I've been thinking about replying to you for ages but...
iii. I'm sorry I haven't emailed you for so long but...
It was really lovely to get your...
It is the first line of an email, such as "Dear [Name]," "Hey [Name]," or "Hi [Name]," that sets the tone and creates a first impression.
Opening Greeting
The main message or content of the email, following the greeting and introduction, conveys information, news, or requests in a casual and relaxed tone suitable for friends or family.
Body
The first sentence in the body of your email should be a transition sentence. True or False?
True
Which of the following is an example of a transition sentence in the body of your email? Complete the introductory phrase with your own idea.
i. So that's all for now...
ii. I'm just emailing to let you know that...
iii. I got your message but...
ii. I'm just emailing to let you know that...
Look at the three paragraphs your teacher will show you. Which paragraph explains why the paramedics came to your school?
C
Look at the three paragraphs your teacher will show you. Why paragraph describes what the paramedics showed you?
Look at the three paragraphs your teacher will show you. Which paragraphs say how you feel about becoming a paramedic?
A & B
Look at the three paragraphs your teacher will show you. What is the best order for the information? Why?
A, B, C.
C, A, B
Identify which part of an informal email is the statement: "Hello cousin, how's things?"
Opening Greeting
Identify which part of an informal email is the statement: "So, that's all for now. Hope to see you next week at Bram's birthday party."
Conclusion
Identify which part of an informal email is the statement: "I got your message, but I forgot to answer it until now. Sorry! Hope you'll forgive me this time."
Introduction
Identify which part of an informal email is the statement: "Bye."
Sign-off
Identify which part of an informal email is the statement: "Too much studying and homework as always, of course, but we've also had a careers talk from the paramedics. It seems like a lot of excitement and fun. I'm not sure if I'm going to continue with my plans to be an accountant. Next week, the paramedics have an open day, which I'm probably going to attend to find out more."
Body
Identify which part of an informal email is the statement: "Anyway, I was thinking that you'd like to know what I've been up to at school."
Transition Sentence
Which of the following greetings would be suitable in an informal writing? (Give 5 answers)
Dear Giannis; Dear Mum and Dad; Dear Uncle Alvaro; Dear Elizabeth; Hi there
It is a closing for an email to someone you know well, using phrases like Cheers, Talk soon, Take care, All the best, Best, or Have a great day. The goal is to maintain a friendly and conversational tone rather than a strictly formal one.
Sign off
What do you call the sentence that links the introduction to the body?
Transition sentence
Use your own words and introductory phrases to fill gaps a-e that your teacher will show you.
Answers may vary:
a. Dear Lydia
b. Thanks so much for your email
c. I’ve been really busy at school preparing for my exams.
d. Anyway, I was thinking that you might be interested in
e. Love from Maria