Writing Letters (AQA GCSE English Language): Flashcards
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Letters are always directed towards
Letters are always directed towards
Specific person or group of people
3 key elements of letter format
3 key elements of letter format
Sender's address, recipient's address, date
When to use formal letter approach
When to use formal letter approach
Writing to someone unknown or in authority
Formal greeting when name unknown
Formal greeting when name unknown
Dear Sir/Madam
Formal sign-off when name used
Formal sign-off when name used
Yours sincerely
Formal sign-off when name not used
Formal sign-off when name not used
Yours faithfully
Language standard for formal letters
Language standard for formal letters
Standard English, no text speak or slang
Informal letter greeting example
Informal letter greeting example
Use reader's name, e.g. 'Dear Jenny,'
Informal letter sign-off examples
Informal letter sign-off examples
Best wishes or warm regards
Text speak in informal letters
Text speak in informal letters
Not allowed - still use Standard English
When to introduce main argument
When to introduce main argument
Early in the letter
Purpose of addressing counter-arguments
Purpose of addressing counter-arguments
Strengthens your case/makes argument more convincing
3 core principles of letter writing
3 core principles of letter writing
Audience awareness, appropriate tone, clear communication