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I originally designed this listening to lead in to a lesson on Writing Letters (intended as a review for students who needed to write a letter on their writing test). But perhaps it can also be used on its own.
The transcript is on Google (drive, docs, pub), and below.
Vocabulary
1. body______
2. logically______
3. purpose______
4. recipient______
5. sincerely______
6. state______
7. tips______
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A. a person who receives
something
B. why something exists
C. using reason
D. useful pieces of
information
E. honestly and without
pretending or lying
F. to say or write something,
especially clearly and carefully
G. the main part of a book,
article, etc
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Watch the video. Match the steps to the actions, and fill in
the missing words
How to write a letter:
Whether you are writing a business letter or a friendly letter, these ____________ will guide you.
You will need: stationary, a pen, a stamp, and an envelope. Optional: a computer, and a printer.
Whether you are writing a business letter or a friendly letter, these ____________ will guide you.
You will need: stationary, a pen, a stamp, and an envelope. Optional: a computer, and a printer.
step 1
step 2
step 3
step 4
step 5
step 6
step 7
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Step _____: Write the ____________ of the
letter clearly and ____________ so the reader knows why you are writing.
Step _____: Write your address in the upper-left
corner of the envelope. Write the recipient's address in the middle. Seal the
letter in the envelope, place a stamp in the top-right corner, and mail it.
Step _____: Close the letter with a paragraph
describing the action you expect the ____________ to take.
Step _____: ____________ the ____________ of
the letter in the first paragraph.
Step _____: Choose an informal or formal
closing based on the recipient. "____________," or
"Regards," works in nearly every situation. Write your name and sign
the letter.
If you have typed the letter, type your name four lines below the closing so you can handwrite your signature in that space.
Step _____: “Dear" is appropriate for
either a business or personal letter. If you don't know the recipient, use "To
Whom it May Concern." For informal letters, use "Hello," or
"Hi," followed by a comma and the person's first name.
Step _____: Start by including the date. It
should go in the top-right corner if you're writing a personal letter, and in
the top-left corner if you're writing a business letter. With a business
letter, continue by writing the recipient's name two lines below the date,
and their address one line below their name.
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Did you know? The U.S. Postal service delivers
to more than 149 million residences, businesses, and post office boxes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJ7bY_e-3po
How to write a letter:
Whether you are writing a business letter or a friendly letter, these tips will guide you.
You will need: stationary, a pen, a stamp, and an envelope. Optional: a computer, and a printer.
Step 1
Start by including the date. It should go in the top-right corner if you're writing a personal letter, and in the top-left corner if you're writing a business letter. With a business letter, continue by writing the recipient's name two lines below the date, and their address one line below their name.
Step 2:
“Dear" is appropriate for either a business or personal letter. If you don't know the recipient, use "To Whom it May Concern." For informal letters, use "Hello," or "Hi," followed by a comma and the person's first name.
Step 3:
State the purpose of the letter in the first paragraph.
Step 4:
Write the body of the letter clearly and logically so the reader knows why you are writing.
Step 5:
Close the letter with a paragraph describing the action you expect the recipient to take.
Step 6:
Whether you are writing a business letter or a friendly letter, these tips will guide you.
You will need: stationary, a pen, a stamp, and an envelope. Optional: a computer, and a printer.
Step 1
Start by including the date. It should go in the top-right corner if you're writing a personal letter, and in the top-left corner if you're writing a business letter. With a business letter, continue by writing the recipient's name two lines below the date, and their address one line below their name.
Step 2:
“Dear" is appropriate for either a business or personal letter. If you don't know the recipient, use "To Whom it May Concern." For informal letters, use "Hello," or "Hi," followed by a comma and the person's first name.
Step 3:
State the purpose of the letter in the first paragraph.
Step 4:
Write the body of the letter clearly and logically so the reader knows why you are writing.
Step 5:
Close the letter with a paragraph describing the action you expect the recipient to take.
Step 6:
Choose an
informal or formal closing based on the recipient. "Sincerely," or
"Regards," works in nearly every situation. Write your name and sign
the letter.
If you have typed the letter, type your name four lines below the closing so you can handwrite your signature in that space.
Step 7
Write your address in the upper-left corner of the envelope. Write the recipient's address in the middle. Seal the letter in the envelope, place a stamp in the top-right corner, and mail it.
Did you know? The U.S. Postal service delivers to more than 149 million residences, businesses, and post office boxes.
If you have typed the letter, type your name four lines below the closing so you can handwrite your signature in that space.
Step 7
Write your address in the upper-left corner of the envelope. Write the recipient's address in the middle. Seal the letter in the envelope, place a stamp in the top-right corner, and mail it.
Did you know? The U.S. Postal service delivers to more than 149 million residences, businesses, and post office boxes.
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