Formal letter writing

Formal letter writing

Lesson outlines

• Wednesday, 2nd December 2020

• Topic: Formal letter

• Learning outcome: Students will be able to write an formal letter using correct format and formal language.

• Elicitation: Formal letter format and language to be used

• Main lesson : Writing a formal letter

• Wrap up: AFL: One Word Summary for the lesson.

What is formal letter?

A formal letter is one written in an orderly and conventional language and follows a specific stipulated format. ... An example of a formal letter is writing a resignation letter to the manager of the company, stating the reason for resignation in the same letter.

How to write a formal letter?

• Address or greet the concerned person properly like Dear Sir/Madam

• Always mention the subject of writing the letter

• Be concise in your letter. Write the reason for writing the letter in the first paragraph itself. Do not stretch the letter too much.

• The tone of the letter should be very polite and not harsh

• Write in a proper format and take care of the presentation of a letter

• The closing of the letter should be with gratitude. Use “Thank you” for consideration of the letter and then at last mention “Yours sincerely or truly” along with your name and signature.

Formal Letter Writing Topics

• Sick leave application

• Leave application for marriage

• Resignation letter

• Appointment letter

• Job offer letter

• Complaint letter

• Business letter

Written Task

There is no civic sense in citizens. With the help of this visual, write a letter to the editor of ‘The Dawn’ expressing your strong feelings against unsanitary conditions in the city.