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The informal letter is the most common method of written communication between friends or relatives.
- Read the topic carefully and underline the key points.
- Do adequate rough work:
a. Write down key points on which you will elaborate.
b. Analyse the given verbal / visual stimulus.
c. Make a note of some catch phrases that come to mind.
d. Group points together to make paragraphs.
- You are marked for style and fluency. You lose marks for grammatical errors.
- Remember to use the format.
a. Begin with some pleasantries.
b. Elaborate on the given points in 1 or 2 paragraphs.
c. Conclude with regards and affection to the members of the family.
- Write in at least 3 to 4 paragraphs.
In informal letters there is no To address, Subject or Thanking you. Write your address to the top left with the date below it. You can end the letter informally with yours affectionately/yours lovingly/with love etc. Style can be informal.
The whole format of the letter should be to the left side of the page. No commas in the From, To, or salutation or signing off. Punctuation marks to be observed in the content of the letter. No indenting required i.e., there is no need to leave space to indicate the beginning of a paragraph. A little space between paragraphs is to be maintained.
You are marked for content, fluency and accuracy. If your format is wrong up to 2 marks can be deducted. In formal letters the problem should be stated to other readers or concerned authorities. Appropriate style is to be maintained.
You have recently visited the G.R.S. Water Park. Write a letter to your friend describing your experience in the Water Park.
Suggested answer:
8, Govindappa Road
Bangalore
6-3-2002
Dear PQR
With your exams just completed I'm sure you're feeling on top of the world! How did you fare in the exams?
Last week we had gone on the school picnic to G.R.S. Water Park, Mysore. I am so thrilled with it that I would like to share my experiences with you.
Previously I had been to Appu Ghar in Delhi and Crazy Waters in Bangalore but this was certainly an experience! The entertainment park is huge and beautifully maintained. There were the usual rides like the Tora Tora, the Dashing cars and the Roller Coasters. After much hesitation and many persuasions I sat on the Giant wheel and when it went up I was literally on top of the world! Of course then came the exciting part, the Water games. The first was the Splash Train where a small train goes on a narrow track and midway you are caught in a shower of water! Next were the water slides. Excited cries rent the air as everybody held on tightly to the sides of the tubes and went down the water slides plunging into a pool of water.
There were a couple of anxious moments when Geeta fell off the tube into the pool and resurfaced gasping for breath! We ate a hearty lunch at the Poolside Restaurant after which we headed back to the pools!
It was really a thrilling experience. You should make a trip to Bangalore and we can experience it together. Give my regards to your parents and love to your sister.
Yours affectionately
XYZ
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