What is informal language?
Casual language that people use with friends that includes slang or chatty language.
How many parts are there to writing an informal email?
There are 6 parts. 1 Saying Hi. 2 The greeting. 3-5 The 3 main points. 6 Closing the email.
What are some different ways to write a greeting?
'Hello' 'Hi' 'dear'
What should you do in the opening paragraph?
The opening paragraph is the place to react to your friend’s news and ask them how they are feeling.
'It's nice/great/good to hear from you.' is from which part of an email?
They're different ways to start the opening paragraph.
What are some different ways to ask how another person is doing?
'Hope you're doing well.' 'How's it going?' 'How are you doing?' 'How are things going?'
Where would you find the following phrases? 'Hope you're doing well' 'How's it going?' 'How are you doing?' 'How are things going?'
You'd find them in the opening paragraph.
What should you write about in the second paragraph?
In the 2nd paragraph, you write about the 1st important point after you greet your friend or the teacher in the 1st paragraph.
What are connectors?
They're words that join a sentence together.
Complete this sentence with a connector: I enjoy playing all kinds of sports _____ board games.
I enjoy playing all kinds of sports and playing board games.
Complete this sentence with a connector: I love watching films ______ I don't have a favourite film.
I love watching films ,but/,however,/although I don't have a favourite film.
Complete this sentence with a connector: I'm a massive fan of reading books ________ I haven't read many books this year.
I'm a big fan of reading books ,however,/,but/although I haven't read many books this year.
What should we write in the closing paragraph?
We should start to say goodbye.
'Well, it's time to say goodbye.' 'Anyway, I have to go now' 'Well, it's time to go.' 'I really hope to hear from you soon.' are all phrases from which section of an email?
They can all be used in a closing paragraph.
Think of at least 2 different ways to say goodbye in an informal email.
See you soon, / Take care, / Bye for now, /Best, / Best wishes, (teacher)/ Regards, (for
a teacher)
What should you write about in the second paragraph of an informal email?
After greeting your friend or teacher, this is the second point you must write about.
