Functional Writing

Letters Different letters require different tones. What kind of letters do we write?

What type of letter is it? Formal or informal?

Put these words/phrases in order of least formal to most formal Alright Hiya Good Day Howdy Good Morning Wassup Greetings Hello Hey Hi Put these words/phrases in order of least formal to most formal

Informal Letters letters we write to our family and friends. informal tone-friendly, chatty and relaxed as though you're talking to the person. sign off with phrases such as: Best Wishes, Love, Yours truly, Lots of love etc.

Informal Letter Writing Street Town POSTCODE Your address Date Informal greeting Hey Joe, Opening paragraph Polite introduction – ‘How are you? I am fine.’ Next paragraph New topic… Final paragraph Conclusion of letter – ‘ I hope to hear from you soon’. Appropriate ending – from, love, etc. Lots of love Your name or signature Bob

Formal Letters Applying for a job. Making a complaint. Gathering information. Making an enquiry. Writing to an Author. Writing to an editor.

Formal Letter Your address and date in top right corner Name, position and address of the person you are writing to on the left. Greeting e.g Dear Sir/Madam Reason for Writing Avoid slang, misspellings, or inappropriate humour.

How to Sign off Use 'Yours sincerely' if you know the person's name. Use 'Yours faithfully' if you don't know the persons name.

Formal Letter Writing Date Writer’s address Street Town POSTCODE Writer’s address Name Street Town POSTCODE Recipient’s name and address Date Dear Sir / Madam Subject of Letter Main point of the letter… Opening paragraph Conclusion of letter – ‘Thank you for your co-operation.’ Final paragraph Formal ending – use ‘yours sincerely’ if recipient’s name is known Yours faithfully Signature J. Clay Writer’s name Mr. J. Clay

Write a letter to Ryan Tubridy applying for a job on The Late Late Toy Show.