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   Informal letter writing 
   Find two articles that you have enjoyed reading and write a letter to a friend 
            summarising the news that you have read. 
                       or 
   Describe the last film or TV show that you watched and loved. Persuade your 
                  friend to watch it too.
   You should aim to: 
   • Write 1 paragraph explaining each area of news 
   • Ask a question
   • Put your address on the letter and use a letter writing format 
   • Write in an informal style 
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                                    Your address
   Letter writing template
                                    Date 
    Their address 
    Dear X, (If you don’t know their name, use “Sir/Madam”)
    Sign off,  (If you know their name, use “Yours sincerely.” If you don’t know their name, use “Yours 
    faithfully.”)
    Your name 
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   Formal letter writing
   The style of formal letter is different to writing to a friend.  Think of 3 
   differences between formal and informal writing:
   1.
   2.
   3.
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   Formal letter writing 
   You can tell if a letter is formal if they use the following: 
   • Formal language (no slang)
   • Clear paragraphs and if it is handwritten they will be indented
   • Signs off formally with “yours faithfully” or “yours sincerely”
   • Spelling and grammar has been checked 
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   Write a formal letter
 Writing letters will help you to practise your writing skills in a formal way.  You can apply 
 this to many different situations at work. 
       Write a letter complaining about bad customer service at a shop.
                       or 
   Write a letter to asking for someone support to a local charity cause that you are 
                   passionate about.
 You should aim to: 
 • Write 3 paragraphs
 • Ask a question
 • Put your address on the letter and use a letter writing format 
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