Personal Letter

Personal Letter

By Henni Kurniawati, S.Pd.

Good morning students..

I hope all of you are shining and
always healthy now..

Learning Objectives

Understanding the definition of Personal
Letter
Understanding social function, generic
structure and language features of Personal
Letter
Get information from Personal Letter given
Write a personal letter based on personal
activity

Let's Get Brainstorming

Have you received letter?
What kind of letter have you
received?
What do you feel after you received
the letter?
Have you written personal letter?

Let's Analyze the Picture!

Let's Discuss!

1. What kind of the letter above?
2. What is the function of the letter above?
3. Can you mention parts of the letter

above?

Definition

Personal letter is a type of letter (or informal
composition) that usually concerns personal matters
(rather than professional concerns) and is sent
from one individual to another.

Social Function

to inform an important thing like personal
feelings, thoughts and experiences which are
meant to be read by a specific person

Generic Structure

Heading ( Date, Sender, Address)
Greeting/Salutation
Body/Content
Closing/Complimentary Close
Signature



Language Features

Using Simple Present Tense
Using Simple Past Tense

Types of Personal Letters

Pen Pal Fan Mail
Love Get Well
Farewell Condolence
Thank you Congratulations,
Holiday Celebration

Thank You