E-mail Writing

Email Writing

Hello Everyone

Learning Objectives-

• Understanding what is an e-mail.

• How to write an e-mail.

E-mail Introduction

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Two kinds of mail – formal (sent to schools offices etc) and informal (sent to family, friends, relatives etc)​ Fast and cheaper way of communication​ It requires internet connection, a device and an email account.​ It is reliable means of communication.​ It is very popular.​ It stands for electronic mail.​

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Pointers

• Receiver – ‘To’ – email id​.

• Subject – Brief and Precise – should tell exactly what the mail is about.​ ​

• Use scale for making the format.

• To- [e-mail]

_{Structure of an e-mail}

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Multiple Choice

Quick Review

Imagine that you are writing an e-mail to your brother asking him for help in history homework. Choose the correct subject for the email from the below options

• Hello, I want to ask for your help.

• Help in my history homework.

• None of the above.

Let’s Practice​

1. Write an e-mail to your cousin advising him how to use the internet.​

Hints: Permission from parents before using the internet—Never meet people in real life—May not be as they claim—Ask parents before filling any forms—Never give out credit card-details—Don’t open a mail from an unknown source—Never post photo online—Keep your password a secret.​

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Let's Practice

Write an email to your cousin describing in detail how you ​

helped to organize an event for the ‘Joy of Giving’ Week ​

in your school.

Mission acomplished