informal_letters

Informal letter
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Informal letter
style
informal

Plan
Introduction (opening remarks and reason for writing)
Main body (2 paras, main points of the letter, development)
Conclusion (closing remarks and informal ending)

Greeting
Hi ... , / Dear... ,
Introduction
Ask your friend some introductory questions.
How are you? I hope the summer job is going well. Have you decided where to go on holiday?
Paragraph 1
Describe where you are (the place / the weather).
Anyway, we're camping in the Isle of Skye. We're staying on a campsite ...It rained every single day.
Paragraph 2
Say what you are doing.
Luckily, we didn't come here for the nightlife! Actually, there isnt... We go walking every day and yesterday ...
Ending
Make up an excuse to stop writing.
Well, I must finish - it's my turn to cook tonight. Write back soon.
Signing off
Say goodbye and sign your name.
All the best, / Lots of love, Janet

Dear Sonia,
How are you? Very well, I hope. I'm sure my dog remembers going for walks in the park with you - he barks when I say your name!
Anyway, I'm writing because there's only a month to go before I come to visit you. Maybe you can give me some advice so that I'm fully prepared.
First, what sort of present should I bring for your parents? I'd also like to buy you a CD. So can you help me out? I know you like Queen, but I don't know which albums you've got. Finally, what sort of clothes shall I bring? Will we be going anywhere special such as a party? Shall I bring anything formal?
Well, I have to go now as I've got to study for a Maths exam. Please write back soon and let me know. I'm really looking forward to coming!
Lots of love,
Suzanne

Homework
Write a letter/e-mail (separate sheet of paper)
100-140 words