Writing an Email

What are we learning today?

You will learn the format of an informal email to a friend.

Explanation

• Start with Hi, or Hey Anna,. Do not start with Dear ....
• Write short paragraphs. Use short forms like It's and Here's.
• You can write info for information.
• End with Bye for now!
• A good order is: greeting, news, a question or an invitation, goodbye, your name.

Examples

1. Hi Dana, Here's some info about my class.
2. Write back if you need more info.
3. Bye for now!

Remember!

• An email to a friend is informal.
• Use a friendly start and a friendly end.

Check yourself

1. Which start is informal: "Dear Anna," or "Hi,"?
2. What short word can you write for "information"?