This document provides guidance on writing a formal letter or email. It explains that formal letters should have a clear and consistent style that is appropriate for the intended audience. The document outlines the key components of a formal letter, including an introductory paragraph stating the purpose, a second paragraph providing details, a third paragraph further developing the argument, and a concluding paragraph stating the desired future action. It also provides tips for structuring the letter clearly and using formal language and style.
This document provides guidance on writing a formal letter or email. It explains that formal letters should have a clear and consistent style that is appropriate for the intended audience. The document outlines the key components of a formal letter, including an introductory paragraph stating the purpose, a second paragraph providing details, a third paragraph further developing the argument, and a concluding paragraph stating the desired future action. It also provides tips for structuring the letter clearly and using formal language and style.
This document provides guidance on writing a formal letter or email. It explains that formal letters should have a clear and consistent style that is appropriate for the intended audience. The document outlines the key components of a formal letter, including an introductory paragraph stating the purpose, a second paragraph providing details, a third paragraph further developing the argument, and a concluding paragraph stating the desired future action. It also provides tips for structuring the letter clearly and using formal language and style.
This document provides guidance on writing a formal letter or email. It explains that formal letters should have a clear and consistent style that is appropriate for the intended audience. The document outlines the key components of a formal letter, including an introductory paragraph stating the purpose, a second paragraph providing details, a third paragraph further developing the argument, and a concluding paragraph stating the desired future action. It also provides tips for structuring the letter clearly and using formal language and style.
Written letters are a very important type of writing. Make sure you have a clear and consistent style
and sense of character in the letter. Make sure you write appropriately to audience
Paragraph 1: Introduction
(Why are you writing? Give the general aim and minimum information only, e.g. to complain, apply, request, disagree, and an indication of what you are responding to e.g. a recent holiday or a letter in last week’s newspaper.)
3. Paragraph 2: Details of situation
(Give previous history of event or your background or experience. Say what happened exactly if you are making a complaint, or focus directly on the text you are arguing with. This section should include specific data such as names, dates, facts and details.)
4. Paragraph 3: Further development
(Give further support to your claim or request. Summarise the current situation and
why you should be given consideration e.g. other problems which occurred with your holiday accommodation, how well you fulfil the job requirements)
5. Final paragraph: Future action
(Say what you wish to happen next e.g. that you look forward to being called for interview or expect to receive some compensation as soon as possible. Suggest, firmly but politely, what may happen if you do not receive a response to a complaint.) · If the letter begins with ‘Dear Madam’ or ‘Dear Sir’, it should end with ‘Yours
faithfully’.
· If the letter begins with somebody’s name, for example ‘Dear Mr. Robert’, it should
end with ‘Yours sincerely’.
Success Criteria: -Clear Structure with topic sentences -Think about the audience (this will affect the language you choose) -Think about the purpose (this will affect your language - e.g. if you are asked to PERSUADE then use PERFECT techniques). -Varied punctuation -Different sentence types -Use formal style -Don’t use contractions -Avoid using colloquial words/expressions -Avoid imperative voice (use Please refer to.….)( don’t use remember for in Longer and more complex sentences are preferred (short simple sentences reflects poorly on the writer)stance -Avoid using abbreviated words (use full versions – like photograph, television, etc.)
