1. Informal letter
14 Oct 2016

2. ? Formal vs informal ? A B
Informal
Formal

3. What to learn today? Structure of an informal letter
Date, …
Language to use in informal letter
Questions
Contractions and abbreviations (short forms)
Informal words (e.g. pretty, super)
Share with your family members or friends

4. 1 minute Letter A Activity 1 Work in pairs.
Label the parts of informal letter with the given names of parts
1 minute

5. Date Greeting Opening paragraph Body paragraphs Closing paragraph
16th July, 2016
Dear Chris
How are you? I hope you’re enjoying the summer holidays.
Yesterday, I saw the play Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare at the Arts Center. I found the play super difficult to follow because I thought the language was challenging. But I enjoyed it as the actors were all pretty good.
After the play, my brother and I visited a museum. First, we watched a 3-D animation. It was so exciting. Then, we went into a room showing Chinese paintings. Finally, we went into another room displaying Western paintings. I thought the paintings were amazing.
I'll write back soon!
Love
Josie
PS I may have some exciting news later!
Date
Greeting
Opening paragraph
Body paragraphs
Closing paragraph
Closing
Signature
Postscript

6. What is the tone of the letter?
Is it friendly?
Does it sound like personal or impersonal?

7. 2 minute Letter A vs Letter B Work in pairs.
Find out the differences between the two letters
Circle the differences in letter A
e.g. Chris vs Mr. Chan
2 minute

8. 16th July, 2016
Dear Chris
How are you? I hope you’re enjoying the summer holidays.
Yesterday, I saw the play Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare at the Arts Center. I found the play super difficult to follow because I thought the language was challenging. But I enjoyed it as the actors were all pretty good.
After the play, my brother and I visited a museum. First, we watched a 3-D animation. It was so exciting. Then, we went into a room showing Chinese paintings. Finally, we went into another room displaying Western paintings. I thought the paintings were amazing.
I'll write back soon!
Love
Josie
PS I may have some exciting news later!

9. Individual Presentation
You joined your school’s sports days last week and you want to share it with your friend.

10. Mind-map

11. Words to describe Feelings

12. Language 1 min 30 secs Tense Contractions Informal Words
mainly Simple past tense
Contractions
e.g. I’m  I am , We’d  We had
Informal Words
Pretty, Super, So, Cool,
Great job, Fantastic
1 min 30 secs

13. Feedback time Correct Tenses Contractions (e.g. I’m, we’re)
Informal Words (e.g. pretty, cool)

14. What have we learnt today?
Structure of an informal letter
Date
Greeting
Opening paragraph
Body paragraphs
Closing paragraph
Closing
Signature
Postscript

15. What have we learnt today?
Language features of informal letter
Questions
Contractions and abbreviations (short forms)
Informal words

16. Homework 1. Informal letter – Sports Day - Staple the two sheets
2. JTA Chapter 4 P (Tue)
- check dictionary