Unit 6
Writing an email
When you want to write an email, follow these stages:
Stage one:
Start with greeting:
Hi ! / Dear fellow students / Hello { name }
Stage two:
Start with the purpose of writing.
I've decided to+ v1…………………………………………………….
Stage three:
Explain the reason for your choice.
I'd join the space school because ………………………………………
Stage four:
Present suggestions :
It might be a better idea to join …………….so that we can…….
Stage five :
End the email with "see you soon "/"Best wishes "/ Looking forward to hearing from you.
Stage six :
Check spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Note: It is fine to use abbreviations such as I'm and don't in emails.
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Writing skills: Writing informally |
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We always begin a letter with Dear [name], whether it is formal or informal. • In emails, we are less formal and tend to use Hello [name], or Hi! • In open letters, we use a group noun to address all the people that we want to include, such as Dear fellow students. • In all of the above, it is fine to use abbreviations such as I’m, and don’t. • We can end emails and letters (not open letters) with Best wishes/See you soon/Looking forward to hearing from you. • We end an open letter repeating what we want to say. |
Writing a blog post
Stage one:
Choose one subject.
Stage two:
Write a descriptive, short and catchy title.
Write who the post is by.
Stage three:
Write a brief introduction that appeals to your readers.
You could ask a question, such as advice.
Do you know what ………….? I really need your help!
Stage three:
State your problem or blog post subject in more detail.
I'd like to …………………because……………………
Stage four:
Conclusion :
Restate your question or subject and ask readers to get involved.
So, can you help me with………….?
We could start up a useful conversation about ………………………….
Stage five:
Check spelling, grammar and punctuation.
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Blog-writing tips: • Address your reader personally (you, your, etc.) • Remember you want their attention and involvement so give them reasons, using because or so [that]. |