Spm Essay Module

SPM Essay Directed Writing Year 2011/ 2012 open Letters Writing Letters the Right Way This week we will take a case at letter writing. Generally, students are taught to write two types of letters formal letters and informal letters. liberal letters are easier to write in terms of format, wording and tone. These letters are sometimes called brotherly or friendly letters. Examples of informal letters include letters to family members and friends. When writing an informal letter, remember to design the right format. Format of Informal Letters use the most common salutation _____________, include the sources address and ate in the upper right hand corner. The date can be written in different forms. (7th September 2009, 7 SEPTEMBER 2009 or 7. 9. 2009) _____________, _____________. _____________. Dear _______, ____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________. __________________________________________________________ __________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________. nclude a suited complimentary close. (Your loving daughter) Do non use Regards as it is considered slightly more formal and distant. Also, do non use Best Wishes as this is considered inappropriate. Reminder When you write an informal letter ? Do not use slang words. ? Do not use words which are in a language other than English. This means you cannot write Dear Abah, or Dear Amma even if that is how you address your parents. ? Do not sign off with Love and Kisses. Keep that for your personal letters. _________________, _________________ TOPIC HEALTHY LIFESTYLE Your TaskYou have a letter from your pen pal. In the letter, she expressed anxiety of gaining weight. Write a letter to her prominent suggestion s about how she can reduce weight. Below are the suggested ideas that you would include in your letter. Diet ? Balanced nutrition to provide sufficient amount of nutrients ? Enjoy plenty of whole-grains, fruits and vegetables Exercise ? Exercise regularly helps to burn calories and set weight ? Trade some coach time for physical activities ? Eat moderate portions ? Take steps instead of elevator ? Eat regular meals ? Walk to near destinations ? Drink plenty of water ? cancel late dinners