Wk 25 Formal Letter

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What is your intent for this topic

You will need to

know how to write

a formal letter.

Adverts use words

and language to

persuade the

reader to buy a

product or to

attend an event.

Think of a catchy

slogan. Keep it

short. Think about
memorable words.
You could you use

a rhyme (real
meal deal). You

could use

alliteration (words
that start with the
same letter) such
as ‘Amy’s Amazing

Art’.

You will need to

know how to write

a formal letter.

Add a special offer.
For example, 50%
off, half-price, buy
one get one free,
half-price ticket,
two-for-one entry.

Writing A Formal Letter

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How would you like to access this topic, what is your prefered method of implementation?

What images will
you use for your
event/product?

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How will this impact you?

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Which BTC Advantage do you feel is most relevant

At entry level 3 you will need

to use the appropriate

format and structure when

writing.

You will need to

know how to write

a formal letter.

You will need to

know how to write

a formal letter.

Write your

address on the top
right hand corner

of the letter.

Use a new line for
each part of the
address. Begin
each line in line
with the previous

line.

The post code
should be in

capitals.

your

address

Write the date
underneath the

address leaving a

space between
the date and the

address.

date

your

address

Write the name
and address of
the person or
place you are

writing to on the

top left hand
corner of the
writing paper.

name and
address of
the person

you are

writing to

your

address

date

name and
address of
the person

you are

writing to

your

address

date

title and the
name of the
person you
are writing
to preceded

by dear

Leave a space
below the date
and then write
the name of the
person you are
writing to on the

left .

It is usual to begin

with the word
‘dear’ in formal

letters.

If you do not know

the name of the
person you can
use ‘Dear Sir/

Madam’.

name and
address of
the person

you are

writing to

your

address

date

title and the
name of the
person you
are writing
to preceded

by dear

Open the letter

stating the reason
for writing in your

first paragraph.

first

paragraph
reason for

writing

Costless Supermarket Job Application

You will need to

know how to write

a formal letter.

name and
address of
the person

you are

writing to

your

address

date

title and the
name of the
person you
are writing
to preceded

by dear

first

paragraph
reason for

writing

In second
paragraph

provide

further details

about your
reason for

writing.

In your second

paragraph provide

further

information about

your reason for

writing.

Leave a space

between

paragraphs.

leave a
space

between

paragraphs

Start paragraphs
in line with each

other.

Pizza

Learning Outcome: To write a formal letter of
complaint.

You ordered a pizza from your local pizza
parlour - Pizza Palace. You were told that it
would be delivered in thirty minutes. However,
it took two hours for your pizza to arrive. When
the pizza arrived it was cold and it had the
wrong topping on it. You ordered a pepperoni
pizza but the pizza you received had a barbecue
chicken topping.

Write a letter of complaint to the manager of
Pizza Palace. You should include:

 Your address.

 Why you are writing

 How long you waited for the pizza.

 What the problems with the pizza were.

 What you would like the manager to do

about it (refund or another pizza).

Remember to use paragraphs in your letter.

You will need to

know how to write

a formal letter.

name and
address of
the person

you are

writing to

your

address

date

title and the
name of the
person you
are writing
to preceded

by dear

first

paragraph
reason for

writing

In second
paragraph

provide

further details

about your
reason for

writing.

In the final

paragraph state
what you want.

leave a
space

between

paragraphs

in the final
paragraph
state what
you want.

name and
address of
the person

you are

writing to

your

address

date

title and the
name of the
person you
are writing
to preceded

by dear

first

paragraph
reason for

writing

in second
paragraph

provide

further details

about your
reason for

writing.

End the letter with
a closing sentence.

leave a
space

between

paragraphs

in the final
paragraph
state what
you want.

end the letter
with a closing

sentence

Put ‘Yours

Sincerely’ if you

know the name of

the person you
are writing to.

Write ‘Yours

Faithfully’ if you
began the letter

with Dear Sir/Dear

Madam .

end with

yours

sincerely/your

s faithfully

name and
address of
the person

you are

writing to

your

address

date

title and the
name of the
person you
are writing
to preceded

by dear

first

paragraph
reason for

writing

in second
paragraph

provide

further details

about your
reason for

writing.

leave a
space

between

paragraphs

in the final
paragraph
state what
you want.

end the letter
with a closing

sentence

end with

yours

sincerely/your

s faithfully

Finish the letter
with your name.

name

You will also need

to write a

‘subject’ (what
your email is

about) for your

email.

subject

bowling

Hi Layla – would u like to
come bowling with me on
Saturday?

[e-mail]

[e-mail]

name and
address of
the person

you are

writing to

your

address

date

title and the
name of the
person you
are writing
to preceded

by dear

first

paragraph
reason for

writing

in second
paragraph

provide

further details

about your
reason for

writing.

A formal letter
should contain

correct grammar,
punctuation and

spelling.

leave a
space

between

paragraphs

in the final
paragraph
state what
you want.

end the letter
with a closing

sentence

It should be

presented well

and have

paragraphs.

name

Pizza

Learning Outcome: To write a formal letter of
complaint.

You ordered a pizza from your local pizza
parlour - Pizza Palace. You were told that it
would be delivered in thirty minutes. However,
it took two hours for your pizza to arrive. When
the pizza arrived it was cold and it had the
wrong topping on it. You ordered a pepperoni
pizza but the pizza you received had a barbecue
chicken topping.

Write a letter of complaint to the manager of
Pizza Palace. You should include:

 Your address.

 Why you are writing

 How long you waited for the pizza.

 What the problems with the pizza were.

 What you would like the manager to do

about it (refund or another pizza).

Remember to use paragraphs in your letter.

Pizza – Letter of Complaint

You see this advert in the local newspaper and decide
to apply for one of the jobs advertised. Write a letter
to the manager. You should include:

 Why you are writing

 What job you want to apply for

 Why you think you would be suitable for the

position

Costless Supermarket

We are looking for part-time and full-time staff for our

new supermarket opening at the shopping centre in

Tipperton on Monday 5thDecember.

We need:



shelf stackers



people to work on the tills



café staff



trolley handlers

We offer good rates of pay, free uniform and free meals.

If you are interested please apply in writing to Mrs

Greene, the manager, stating which job you would like

and whether you would like part-time or full-time work.

No previous experience is needed but we do want people

who are reliable, friendly and hardworking.

Costless Supermarket Job Application

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