Lesson 5 Do Now Letters

What is a letter in the context of written communication?

• A type of punctuation mark

• A written message sent from one person to another

• A chapter in a book

• A spoken conversation

Why do people commonly use letters?

• To play games

• To communicate information, feelings, or requests over distance

• To decorate their rooms

• To cook food

Which of the following is NOT a common format for a letter?

• Formal letter

• Informal letter

• Poem

• Business letter

What is the main difference between a formal and an informal letter?

• The use of coloured ink

• The level of language and structure

• The size of the paper

• The number of pages

Which of the following is a key feature found at the top of most letters?

• The recipient’s address

• The writer’s favourite colour

• A list of ingredients

• A map

What is the purpose of the salutation in a letter?

• To say goodbye

• To greet the recipient

• To list items

• To sign your name

Which of the following is usually included at the end of a letter?

• A closing phrase and the writer’s signature

• A table of contents

• A bibliography

• A weather report

In a formal letter, how should you address someone if you do not know their name?

• Dear Friend

• Dear Sir or Madam

• Hey there

• To whom it may concern

Which of the following is NOT a key feature of a letter?

• Date

• Greeting

• Recipe

• Signature

What is the main purpose of the body of a letter?

• To provide the main message or information

• To show off handwriting

• To draw pictures

• To list addresses