English (Compulsory) Class 9 Chapter 22: Informal Letters, Emails and Notices

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• Class 9
• English (Compulsory)
• Unit 22
• Book pages Class 9 book U11, U9 pp 117-128 (themes only)
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Chapter summary

After this unit you will be able to do these things. An informal (friendly) letter is written to a friend, cousin or relative. The tone is warm and simple.

Topics in this chapter

• Write multiple paragraph essays/stories; multi-stanza poems or playscript using mechanics of correct writing.
• Apply the technique of writing a first draft with sufficient details; proofread and edit to suit purpose and audience.
• Write and critique the final draft after editing and proofreading; use topic sentences, hooks and lead-in sentences.
• Read, view and analyse a variety of texts including interpersonal texts (letters, notices, emails).
• Apply editing and proofreading skills to a range of different texts and contexts.
• Mixed topics

Sample questions

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1. Write a suitable subject line for an email to your teacher asking for notes of a missed lesson. (1 marks)
2. Write a greeting-card message of two lines for a friend who is ill. (2 marks)
3. Write a reply (2 lines) to this invitation: 'Please join us for a farewell party for Mr Khan on 5 May at 4 p.m.' (2 marks)

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English (Compulsory) tests reading, writing, grammar and comprehension. Read a little every day, learn the formats of letters and essays, and practise unseen passages.