Writing Emails
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Objective
I can compose a formal email with a clear subject line, greeting, body, closing, and signature.
Part 1 of 3
Warm-up video
Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) · 2:32
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
7 questions
According to the video, what are the key ingredients of a good email, and why is each important?
Explain the "sandwich" analogy used in the video to describe email structure. What does each part of the sandwich represent in an email?
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Write a formal email to your English teacher, Ms. Johnson, asking for clarification on the instructions for the upcoming essay. Include all necessary parts of a formal email. Write a formal email to the school librarian, Mr. Davis, requesting information about available resources for a research project on climate change. Include all necessary parts of a formal email. ”
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