All about Letters

Features of Personal Letters and Formal Letters

How can I write a good letter?

What is the style of a personal letter?

• A personal letter can be friendly and chatty.• Include your personal opinions and information.• Try to include things that will amuse your reader.

What kind of phrases can I use in a personal letter?

• Think of an introductory phrase…• Make me want to read your letter…• Try to make me amused…• Share ideas! Who had the most successful introductory phrase?

What makes a good personal letter?• includes information that shows the relationship

between the reader and writer of the letter• there are reminders of things they have done in

the past• there is a sense of phrases being used for comic

effect• the content is interesting because the writer does

not write about the ordinary, everyday things• the writer writes about things they think the

reader will find interesting and will enjoy reading about

• the language used matches the reader (eg. You can use words appropriate for the reader)

Writing a Persuasive Letter • Use a more formal style• Use strong positive language• Appeal directly to the named reader• Appeal to the reader’s good nature

and obvious clear understanding of the situation

• Facts are clearly stated• Make sure you use emotive language• You can reword your strongest

argument in your conclusions

• Use the planning sheet to help you plan in paragraphs

• Remember your VCOP• V – to do with the topic and give details

• C – to signal time (later, after that) and explain reasons (because, so that)

• O – Don’t use I, We or They all the time

• P – . Aa ,(list and in a sentence) ! ?