English (Compulsory) Class 9 Chapter 8: Formal Letters and Applications

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• Class 9
• English (Compulsory)
• Unit 8
• Book pages Class 9 book U11 pp 138-154, U12 pp 155-165 (themes only)
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Chapter summary

Q5 of the Class 9 paper is a formal letter or application worth 8 marks. It is one of the easiest places to score full marks, because the layout is fixed. Learn the layout once and use it every time.

Topics in this chapter

• Write a formal letter to people in extended academic and professional environments for various purposes.
• 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.
• Apply editing and proofreading skills to a range of different texts and contexts.
• Read to analyse descriptive/argumentative essays; examine points of view and the author's purpose.
• Mixed topics

Sample questions

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1. Write a suitable subject line for a letter to the Principal asking for a school trip to a historical place. (1 marks)
2. Improve this sentence for a formal letter: 'Our fan is not working, you should repair it quickly.' (1 marks)
3. Write one reason that can be used in a letter asking the Principal for a computer lab upgrade. (1 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.