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    This document provides guidance on writing formal letters in English. It outlines various points to remember: 1) Content should be divided into 3-5 paragraphs within 120-150 words. Address, subject, salutation are extra. 2) The content paragraph is important for expression marks. Correct content leads to correct expression. 3) Typically, the first paragraph introduces the problem and who it affects. Following paragraphs provide details and solutions. The final paragraph restates key points and requests action. 4) The letter format requires the sender's address, date, receiver's address, underlined subject, and salutation. It concludes with a closing and signature.

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    This document provides guidance on writing formal letters in English. It outlines various points to remember: 1) Content should be divided into 3-5 paragraphs within 120-150 words. Address, subject, salutation are extra. 2) The content paragraph is important for expression marks. Correct content leads to correct expression. 3) Typically, the first paragraph introduces the problem and who it affects. Following paragraphs provide details and solutions. The final paragraph restates key points and requests action. 4) The letter format requires the sender's address, date, receiver's address, underlined subject, and salutation. It concludes with a closing and signature.

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    This document provides guidance on writing formal letters in English. It outlines various points to remember: 1) Content should be divided into 3-5 paragraphs within 120-150 words. Address, subject, salutation are extra. 2) The content paragraph is important for expression marks. Correct content leads to correct expression. 3) Typically, the first paragraph introduces the problem and who it affects. Following paragraphs provide details and solutions. The final paragraph restates key points and requests action. 4) The letter format requires the sender's address, date, receiver's address, underlined subject, and salutation. It concludes with a closing and signature.

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    CLASS : XII

    SUBJECT : ENGLISH CORE


    TOPIC: FORMAL LETTERS
    MODULE : 1
    TEACHER : NISHA NAIR :
    POINTS TO REMEMBER :

    1. Everything to be written close to the margin on the


    left side.
    2. 120 to 150 words for the content part. Addresses,
    subject, salutation etc are not part of the 150 words.
    3. Content must be divided into 3 to 5 paragraphs.

    CLASS: SUBJECT : CHAPTER: MODULE : 2


    POINTS TO REMEMBER :
    4. Content part is important because the marks of
    expression depends a lot on the content. That is, if
    your content is wrong your expression will also be
    wrong.
    5. When we say EXPRESSION, we refer to the
    language accuracy, range of vocabulary and
    fluency.
    CLASS: SUBJECT : CHAPTER: MODULE : 3
    POINTS TO REMEMBER :
    • Content must be divided into 3 to 5
    paragraphs.
    • Usually the formal letter question will deal
    with a problem that you face as a citizen and
    you are asked to write a letter to the
    authorities about it.
    CLASS: SUBJECT : CHAPTER: MODULE : 4
    POINTS TO REMEMBER :
    • Hence in the first paragraph you will introduce yourself and
    draw the attention of the addressee to the problem that
    you are suffering from.
    • Eg: Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper I
    would like to draw the attention of the authorities …..
    • I am a resident of H L Colony and would like to draw the
    attention of ….

    CLASS: SUBJECT : CHAPTER: MODULE : 5


    CONTENT :
    • In the second and third paragraphs
    explain the problem in detail.
    i.e. What is the problem?, Why is it
    happening?, What is its impacts on
    the residents?, Who are the people
    responsible for your suffering? and so
    on.
    CLASS: SUBJECT : CHAPTER: MODULE : 6
    CONTENT :
    • In the fourth paragraph suggest
    solutions (it is a very important part of
    content), as an individual what can you
    do to curb it.

    CLASS: SUBJECT : CHAPTER: MODULE : 7


    CONTENT :
    • In the fifth paragraph reiterate the important
    points, express confidence in the power of
    newspaper and request the Editor (if it is a letter
    to the Editor) to publish articles referring to your
    problems or publish this letter in the newspaper so
    that the people / authorities may notice and take
    necessary steps.
    CLASS: SUBJECT : CHAPTER: MODULE : 8
    FORMAT :
    • As said earlier keep everything to the left and close
    to the margin.
    • We start with :
    • SENDER’ ADDRESS : It must be written in two lines
    without the sender’s name.
    • Eg: 24, R.K Colony Subhash Nagar, New Delhi
    CLASS: SUBJECT : CHAPTER: MODULE : 9
    FORMAT :
    After the sender’s address put the date.
    • Eg: 25th December 2021. After the date
    write the Receiver’s address ( in 3 lines )
    Eg: The Editor, The Times of India, Nehru
    Street, New Delhi

    CLASS: SUBJECT : CHAPTER: MODULE : 10


    FORMAT :
    • After the receiver’s address put the SUBJECT and
    SALUTATION.
    • Highlight the subject. To highlight it either underline it or
    write it in block letters.
    • The subject must be a phrase . (not a long sentence or a
    word)
    Eg: Subject: ERRATIC POWER SUPPLY
    / Madam,SUBJECT :
    SirCLASS: CHAPTER: MODULE : 11
    FORMAT :
    • After the salutation, write the content in 3 to 5
    paragraphs.
    • After the last paragraph give the closing lines
    including sign.
    • No apostrophe in YOURS.
    • Write the full name -Eg: Yours Sincerely (Signature)
    John Jacob
    CLASS: SUBJECT : CHAPTER: MODULE : 12
    Practice Question
    Write a letter to the Editor of a leading
    newspaper in 120 to 150 words
    regarding the nuisance created by the
    stray animals in your city. You are
    Arjun / Arunima.
    CLASS: SUBJECT : CHAPTER: MODULE : 13
    THANK YOU

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    CLASS: SUBJECT : CHAPTER: MODULE: 15

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