Writing for a Purpose: Functional and Expository Writing · Term 2

Writing Formal Letters and Emails

Students will practice writing formal letters and emails for various purposes, adhering to conventions of professional communication.

Key Questions

  1. Differentiate between the tone and structure of a formal letter and an informal email.
  2. Analyze how specific word choices contribute to a formal tone.
  3. Construct a formal email requesting information or making a complaint.

CBSE Learning Outcomes

NCERT: English-7-Formal-WritingNCERT: English-7-Business-Communication
Class: Class 2
Subject: English
Unit: Writing for a Purpose: Functional and Expository Writing
Period: Term 2

Suggested Methodologies

RAFT Writing

Write from an assigned Role, for an Audience, in a Format, on a Topic

25–45 min

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Case Study Analysis

Analyse a real situation, identify the problem, and recommend solutions

30–50 min

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