ENG FORM 3_WRITING AN EMAIL

By : Teacher Bie p1a4r,ge11fe57es,6r4,t01-o7,471,

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SUCCESS CRITERIA :
I can,
SWAT write an informal email in a
correct format using the suitable 1.Write sentences with abbreviations and
expressions. contractions

2.Use suitable expressions to invite a friend to
a party

3. Write an email in at least 80 words

DOS 01

*read the question/task carefully.

*use contractions (I'm, you're, she’s,
we’re, it’s, can’t).

*use abbreviations like 10th, i.e, etc,
6pm

*sound ‘chatty’ like you’re talking to a
friend

DON'TS 02

*miss out any of the
necessary information

*use a formal beginning
and ending

*write too long

02

*Start informal emails with Hi + name instead of Dear + name.

*An informal email can be like a conversation, so you can start with How
are you?

*If you're replying, you can start with It’s great to hear from you.

*Make sure you answer any questions that were asked.

*Use these phrases to make suggestions: TIPS
... is worth doing / seeing / going to.
If I were you, I’d...
You can ...
You should ...

*Say why you suggest those things/give reasons.

*Use informal vocabulary like phrasal verbs (e.g. to 02
get together, to catch up) to create a friendly
tone. TIPS

*Before you sign off, close the email with a phrase
like Looking forward to seeing you!, Good luck with
your exams, Give my love/regards to your family,

Keep in touch! , Write soon, See you soon.
*End with Love, (for close friends and family) or
Take care, Lots of love, Best wishes, Regards,Yours,
All the best before signing your name on the next

line.

making a plan 02

Greeting ------> Hi Anne,
Paragraph 1 ------> Ask about the reader
Paragraph 2 ------> Give the reason(s) why you are writing
Paragraph 3 -------> Give more details
Paragraph 4 -------> Ask the reader to response
Signing off -------> Love, Syida

02

Samples
of

email

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Sample

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Sample

*It’s great to hear from you. / 02
Many thanks for your e-mail

*Lovely to hear from you USEFUL
PHRASES FOR
*How are you? / How are things INTRODUCTION
(with you)? / How's it going? /
How’s life?

*Sorry it's taken me so long to
write back

*I’ve been really busy recently

*It’s great to hear from you. / 02
Many thanks for your e-mail

*Lovely to hear from you USEFUL
PHRASES FOR
*How are you? / How are things INTRODUCTION
(with you)? / How's it going? /
How’s life?

*Sorry it's taken me so long to
write back

*I’ve been really busy recently

*You should/You ought to/If I were you 02
I would...
*Why don't you... USEFUL
* It would be a good idea to... EXPRESSIONS
*What you should do is...
*How about.../I think you should... TO GIVE
SUGGESTIONS

*The best advice I can give you is..

*I'd recommend...

*I trust you will accept this advice 02
*Hope this has helped

*Take care of yourself! / Look after yourself! CLOSING
REMARKS
*Well, time to go / to close! / Got to go now! / I've
got to leave off now! / That’s all for now.

*Make sure you write soon! / Keep in touch! /
Drop me a line if you have time!

*Looking forward to hearing from you. /
Hope to hear from you soon. / Write back soon!

*Let me know if you need anything. / Just give
me a call if you have any questions left.