Formal/Informal Letter Writing

Who would you write a formal letter to?

• Someone you know well

• A family member

• Someone you don't know well

Which of these are examples of formal letters? (There is more than 1 correct answer)

• An invitation to your friend's birthday party

• A letter from the dentist to make an appointment

• An invitation to attend a job or college interview

• An thank you letter to your auntie

In the introduction of a formal letter you must

• give your name and address

• state the reason for writing the letter

• ask the reader to keep in touch

Above is the example of...

• Formal letter

• Informal letter

The content of a formal letter is written in a ...

• subject

• closure

• body

You are cordially invited to attend...

• Formal

• Informal

I am writing to draw your attention to the fact that...

• Formal

• Informal

Do me a favor, will you?

• Formal

• Informal

I'm sorry to hear you're having such problems

• Formal

• Informal

Lots of love to you and your family!

• Formal

• Informal