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Formal Letter Writing: Application To The Principal

This document provides information about writing a formal letter, specifically a leave application to the school principal. It discusses the purpose and format of a formal letter, including addressing the principal correctly, stating the purpose in the first paragraph, making a clear request in the second paragraph, and closing formally. It also emphasizes using proper grammar, punctuation, spelling and a respectful tone. As an example, it provides a sample letter requesting leave to attend a family wedding. The key points are to follow the correct format, be clear and concise, use formal language, proofread work, and pay attention to language details. Students are assigned the task of writing their own leave application letter to the principal.

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Formal Letter Writing: Application To The Principal

This document provides information about writing a formal letter, specifically a leave application to the school principal. It discusses the purpose and format of a formal letter, including addressing the principal correctly, stating the purpose in the first paragraph, making a clear request in the second paragraph, and closing formally. It also emphasizes using proper grammar, punctuation, spelling and a respectful tone. As an example, it provides a sample letter requesting leave to attend a family wedding. The key points are to follow the correct format, be clear and concise, use formal language, proofread work, and pay attention to language details. Students are assigned the task of writing their own leave application letter to the principal.

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Formal letter writing

APPLICATION TO THE PRINCIPAL


UNIT WEB
Format of
writing a
formal letter

Leave
application
to the
Principal Language
related
(Vocabulary,
The tone of punctuation,
writing an spelling and
application sentence
construction)
Learning objectives
To understand the meaning and purpose of a formal letter
To know the format of writing a formal letter
To understand the appropriate tone of writing for a formal
letter
To write a leave application to the Principal using correct
grammar, spelling and punctuation
Concept Initiation

A video on Letter Writing was shared in the class

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgwmAUJx248
What is a formal letter?
A formal letter is a letter written to people in authority in companies or institutions.
Examples
◦ Letters written to the Principal
◦ Letters written to the manager of a company
◦ Letters written to government authorities

We convey the tone of formality through the choice of words we use in the letter.
The Principal
Name of the School
(Address in three lines)
FORMAT
(Date- in expanded form)

(Subject)

(Salutation)

(Paragraph 1 – State the main purpose of writing the letter in brief- 2-3
lines)

(Paragraph 2 Request – 2 lines)

Thanking you
Yours obediently

(Full name )
(Class with section)
The Principal
Suncity School
Suncity Township
Sector 54
Gurugram

30th April, 2020

Subject: Leave application

Dear Ma’am
I am writing this letter to request you for a leave from 5th-12th May, 2020. My cousin brother is getting married
in that week and my family and I plan to travel to Mumbai to attend the wedding.

Kindly allow me to take the leave of absence with your permission. I will complete all the pending work
sincerely after I return.

Thanking you
Yours obediently

Aashvi Malik
V-B
Key points
Use the correct format.
Avoid unnecessary information and stick to the main points related
to the purpose of writing the letter.
Use formal language
Read your letter after writing it to review your work.
Be particular about punctuation, vocabulary, spelling and sentence
construction.
TASK-
Write an application to the Principal seeking
permission for an educational trip.

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