Grade 10 English HL -Creative Writing: The Email.

Introduction

Good day Grade 10 English HL learners.

 

Today's topic is Creative Writing: The Email

AIMS OF LESSON

  • Understanding the features of and writing an email.

Please watch attached is the introduction video to today's lesson.

https://youtu.be/hhWHmeEX_Uo

 

Task

RESPOND TO THE EMAIL BELOW. 

Jamie is in isolation at home due to her mom contracting COVID 19. You have been asked to send the

homework for one day via email. Your response should be compassionate and should be between 180 –

200 WORDS.

Date: 30 JULY 2020

To: bjones@gmail.com

From: jamie123@gmail.com

Subject:

Dear Musawenkosi.

I've lost track of which day of lockdown we're in. I’m beginning to think that this lockdown is never

going to end!

I feel the frustration from my mom. She’s always on my case about cleaning my room, cleaning the

kitchen, taking out the dirt bin… I just wish it would end already. I thought her being ill would make

her pay less attention to me!

On the bright side, I’ve been able to give my room a proper “spring clean” that it’s been in need of

since last year. It is true that there’s always a silver lining. I never imagined that I would appreciate

school.

Please tell the class that I really miss them, even Ms. Samuels, and thank everyone for their support.

Warm regards

Jamie.

 

Before you start, watch this video on how to write your email. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Tu1jN65slw

 

Process

DO:

  • Ensure the purpose is clear
  • Use an informative subject line,
  • which says what the email is
  • about
  • Use a formal greeting
  • Write the most important
  • information first.
  • Keep it objective
  • Make it concise and relevant
  • Use numbers and bullet points if
  • applicable
  • Use simple grammar.
  • Avoid the passive
  • Ensure it is well organized
  • Use paragraphs to keep the
  • email clear and easy to
  • understand

DO NOT:

  • Write ‘hello’ as your subject line.
  • Write about irrelevant issues. Get emotional
  • Use sarcasm or humor
  • Give too much detail or description
  • Use capital letters to write whole words.
  • Use different fonts in the email
  • Use Italics -the reason may be misunderstood
  • Use exclamation marks.
  • Use abbreviations
  • Use informal register or slang.
  • Use acronyms
  • Use smileys. They may be
  • misunderstood and come across as unprofessional.

 

Please watch this short tutorial on how to compose an email when you already have a Gmail account. 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQB8SFycdBo

 

 

Evaluation

Please see the rubric that will be used to assess the task you have been given

https://1drv.ms/u/s!Aqs1EwWWq4CJhWLy04lp95Hx3T9o

Conclusion

congratulations! you have accomplished the goal of creative writing, the email. you have learned how to

  • Write clear and well-structured professional emails.
  • Save time through communicating appropriately from the outset.
  • Create a positive impact with customers, suppliers, and colleagues.
  • Avoid frustrating others with email overload.
  • Write with impact and capture the reader's attention

remember the 6steps to a successful email.

         Step 1: Use the right email account.

         Step 2: Use the subject line wisely.

         Step 3: Start with a proper greeting.

        Step 4: Get to the point.

        Step 5: Be specific. 

        Step 6: Demonstrate initiative.

Credits
Teacher Page

ZILUNGILE QULUBA 

218113579

EMAIL ADDRESS: 218113579@mycput.ac.za

contact details: 0685609048