The Informal Letter Challenge!

What is an informal letter?

• A lengthy note to inform others of something.

• A letter to a stranger.

• A short note to remind others of something.

• A personal letter to a friend or family member.

Which of the following are examples of why you would write an informal letter? Tick all that apply.

• To complain to management.

• To seek advice from a friend.

• To seek feedback from the public.

• To suggest places of interest to a pen pal.

What should you consider when writing your informal letter? Tick all that apply.

• Audience - who am I writing to?

• Purpose - why am I writing this for?

• Mood - am I in a good or bad mood?

• Tone - how should my letter 'sound' like?

Which of the following shows the correct format of an informal letter?

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Your first paragraph should start with _______________.

You should be using the _____________ tense in your informal letter, unless you are re-telling a past event.

The _________________ address is included at the top left hand corner.

Which of the following are the most appropriate ways of starting your first paragraph? Tick all that apply.

• How have you been?

• Looking forward to your reply.

• I am writing to suggest...

• I hope you are in the pink of health.

Which one of the following is NOT a way to write your valediction line in informal letters?

• Warm regards

• Your buddy

• With love

• Yours faithfully

Do you agree that you have recalled what you've learned for Informal Letter writing?

• Agree

• Not Sure

• Disagree