INFORMAL Situational Writing

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Eileen, I’m really excited to have you over this weekend. Let me know what you think of the activities I’ve suggested, or any others you would like to do. Looking forward to your reply. With much love Jane I know you love nature and adventure, so I was thinking of bringing you to Karijini National Park on Sunday. There’ll be stunning waterfalls for us to swim under, and breath-taking scenic views. A friend of mine plays in a band and they’re going to play in a small concert on Friday evening. Would you like to go and watch my friend play with her group? How have you been? I hope life is treating you well. It’s been awhile since we got to catch up and I’m really happy that you’re coming to Australia this weekend! I’ve thought of a few activities that might interest you during your trip here. We’ll need to decide what to do on Saturday. We could either take a boat trip down River Clyde, or watch a football match. Can you tell me which activity you’d rather do? To: Cc: Subject: Coming to Australia Dear Eileen

Answer F D C E B A Did you get it right?

Some questions… 1. How did you decide on the correct sequence of the ? 2. Why do you think the writer wrote this ? (purpose) 3. What do you think is the relationship between the writer and recipient? - How do you know this? (think: What are some words / phrases that show this?) Distribute sample letter and ppt

What is an informal ? An that we write to someone we know or someone we want to get to know Between friends, relatives or acquaintances WHY? (Purpose) -To relate personal experiences and feelings -To express care and concern

Understanding informal s Tone: Informal and friendly Which of the following examples seem more personal and informal? I was extremely disappointed at not winning the prize, but I’ll try to win it next year. OR I was shattered at not winning the prize – I cried myself to sleep every night for a whole week!

 Attention! Do not use threats, insults or offensive language in any letter you write – be it formal or informal. What you write is a reflection of your character.

What is the format of an informal ? Dear Eileen Salutation How have you been? I hope life is treating you well. It’s been awhile since we got to catch up and I’m really happy that you’re coming to Australia this weekend! I’ve thought of a few activities that might interest you during your trip here. Opening paragraph: -Greetings/well wishes -Background information -Purpose of

A friend of mine plays in a band and they’re going to play in a small concert on Friday evening. Would you like to go and watch my friend play with her group? Body paragraph 1 We’ll need to decide what to do on Saturday. We could either take a boat trip down River Clyde, or watch a football match. Can you tell me which activity you’d rather do? Body paragraph 2

I know you love nature and adventure, so I was thinking of bringing you to Karijini National Park on Sunday. There’ll be stunning waterfalls for us to swim under, and breath-taking scenic views. Body paragraph 3 Eileen, I’m really excited to have you over this weekend. Let me know what you think of the activities I’ve suggested, or any others you would like to do. Looking forward to your reply. Closing paragraph: -Positive expectation -Call to action With much love Valediction Jane Sender’s name

Tone Use a friendly, sincere and conversational tone Show your care and concern (Remember to ask how your recipient is doing, and not just start talking about yourself!) Emotions Share your feelings, as it makes an informal letter personal. You could share: A lesson you learnt recently Something that made you happy or sad Format and style Write personal letters neatly and clearly Organise your writing into paragraphs ‘Connection’ Responding to his or her questions or concerns Inviting a response from him or her

A little more detail into the format…

Salutation To show…You can use… Warmth and friendlinessDear Aunt Lucy Hello Uncle Peter AffectionMy dear Beyonce A lot of affectionDearest Dad My dearest Aunt Lucy

Writing the Introduction Informal/personal letters usually begin with a standard opening paragraph  To show warmth and friendliness and affection  To ask about the recipient’s heath and well-being Useful phrases for the introduction How are you?Are you and your family doing fine? I have not heard from you for months. Are you doing fine ? Are you well?How is life treating you? How are things with you? What have you been up to?

Developing the Body Paragraphs What you write in the body depends on your reason for writing (purpose). For example: To keep in touch To relate some personal or family news To show love and concern for a person To thank a person for a gift or something he or she has done To ask for information or help To invite a person to a function To offer congratulations or condolences To respond to a letter or you have received

Writing the Closing There are many ways to end a personal letter or . It is where you: Express your personal wishes for the recipient Send greetings to people related to him or her Suggest meeting up with him or her soon Prompt him or her for a response

Valediction Examples LoveWith much love Kind regards Yours truly Take care

Summary Today we learnt the format and tone of an informal .

Next lesson… We will write an informal and take a look at the assessment rubrics.