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SAI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

                                                  ENGLISH – CLASS VII
         LESSON NOTES – Module 21

         Topic: Formal Letter

         Letter writing is an essential skill. Despite the prevalence of emails and text messages, everyone
         has to write letters at some point. Letters of complaint, job applications, thank you letters, letters
         requesting changes or – making suggestions – the list goes on and on. Encouraging children to
         write letters from an early age will improve their communication, social and handwriting skills, and
         teach them what they need to know about writing and structuring letters.


         This grammar section explains English Grammar in a clear and simple way. There are example
         sentences to show how the language is used. You can also visit the most accurate and
         elaborate NCERT Solutions for Class 7 English. Every question of the textbook has been answered
         here.


         Children are expected to learn how to write letters, notes and messages. They have to be aware of
         different styles of writing, the use of formal and informal letters, and to select style and vocabulary
         appropriate to the intended reader.


         There are two types of letter:



                     Formal letters
                     Informal letters

         Formal Letter Writing Topics for Class 7 Format, Samples Formal letters


                     Written only for official purposes
                     Written to The Editor, The Principal, The Municipal Commissioner, The Secretory of a Society,
                      The Mayor etc.
                     Should be brief and precise.
                     Formal tone and polite expression.
                     Preferably left side of the page.

         These are sometimes known as business letters. They are written in a strictly formal style. Such
         letters are always written on an A4 (8″ x 11″ sheet of paper. They can be folded three times so that
         the address to which the letter is being sent can appear in the window of a business envelope. The
         layout is always the same.


         Structure:


                     The senders address is put at the top right hand side
                     Include telephone number and email if available
                     The address of the person receiving the letter goes on the left hand side below the sender’s
                      address
                     The date
                     Greeting – Dear Sir or Madam. You can use the titles Miss, Mrs. or Mr. if you know the name of
                      the person to whom you are writing
                     The message
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