Informal Writing: Emails And Letters
Overview
The informal writing task asks you to write to someone you know well, a friend or a family member, as if you really were writing to them. You are given a situation and three short prompts to cover, and you must answer all of them in a warm, natural, personal voice. It is a task that rewards sounding like a real person, not a textbook.
This lesson shows you how to hit the friendly register, address every prompt and develop each one with detail, so your email feels like a genuine message rather than a list of answers. You will compare a flat, formal attempt with a lively, friendly one, and see a full model email marked for both its content and its language.
Objectives
- Write an informal email or letter that addresses every part of the task.
- Use a friendly, personal register suited to a friend or family reader.
- Develop ideas with detail, reasons and a clear sense of the writer's voice.
Lesson Note
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Lesson Evaluation
Congratulations on completing the lesson on Informal Writing: Emails And Letters. Now that youve explored the key concepts and ideas, its time to put your knowledge to the test. This section offers a variety of practice questions designed to reinforce your understanding and help you gauge your grasp of the material.
You will encounter a mix of question types, including multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and essay questions. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to assess different aspects of your knowledge and critical thinking skills.
Use this evaluation section as an opportunity to reinforce your understanding of the topic and to identify any areas where you may need additional study. Don't be discouraged by any challenges you encounter; instead, view them as opportunities for growth and improvement.
- Which opening best suits an informal email to a close friend? A. Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to inform you B. Hi Leila, you'll never guess what I've just done! C. To whom it may concern D. I would like to bring the following to your attention Answer: B
- Exercise 5 gives you three bullet prompts. What must you do with them? A. Choose the one you like best and develop only that B. Respond to all three and develop each C. List them at the end of the email D. Rewrite them as questions to the reader Answer: B
- Which sentence best develops the prompt 'say what you enjoyed most'? A. I enjoyed it. It was nice. B. The best part was the cooking class, where we made dumplings from scratch and I finally got the folding right, you'd have been proud! C. There were many things to enjoy on the trip overall. D. I enjoyed most of the things that happened. Answer: B
- Why does using formal, official phrasing in an email to a friend lose marks? A. Formal language always contains errors B. The task is judged partly on matching register to the reader, and a friend needs a friendly register C. Friends cannot understand formal language D. It makes the email too short Answer: B
- Which feature is most typical of an informal email? A. Passive constructions and no contractions B. Contractions, a warm greeting and references to shared experiences C. Numbered headings and a reference line D. A formal sign-off such as 'Yours faithfully' Answer: B
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