Instructions
Welcome! This worksheet will help you master the art of writing a great email. First, you'll answer a few questions to test your knowledge of the basic parts of an email. Then, you'll get to write your own email based on a fun scenario. Let's get started!
Part 1: The Anatomy of an Email (10 Marks)
Answer the following questions in the space provided. Each question is worth 2 marks.
1. In the "To" field of an email, you write the recipient's email address. What does the word 'recipient' mean?
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2. Why is it important to write a clear and specific "Subject" line for your email?
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3. A "Salutation" is the greeting of your email. Give one example of a formal salutation (for a teacher) and one example of an informal salutation (for a friend).
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4. The "Body" of the email contains your main message. Besides the main point, what is a polite way to start the body of an email to a friend?
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5. What is the purpose of a "Closing" in an email? Give one example of a closing you would use with a family member.
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Part 2: Practice Time! Write Your Own Email
Scenario: You want to organize a sleepover at your house with your cousin, Sam. You need to email Sam to invite them and plan the details.
Instructions: Write an email to Sam using the template below. Make sure to include all five parts of a proper email. In the body of your email, be sure to include the following points:
- Ask Sam how they are doing.
- Invite them for a sleepover at your house.
- Suggest a date (e.g., this Friday night).
- Mention some fun activities you could do (e.g., play video games, watch a new movie, build a fort).
- Ask them to check with their parents and let you know if they can come.
To:
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Subject:
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Salutation:
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Body:
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Closing:
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Answer Key
Part 1: The Anatomy of an Email - Answers
1. In the "To" field of an email, you write the recipient's email address. What does the word 'recipient' mean?
A recipient is the person or people you are sending the email to; the person who will receive it.
2. Why is it important to write a clear and specific "Subject" line for your email?
The subject line tells the recipient what the email is about before they even open it. A good subject line helps them understand the email's purpose and urgency.
3. A "Salutation" is the greeting of your email. Give one example of a formal salutation (for a teacher) and one example of an informal salutation (for a friend).
Formal: Dear Mr. Smith, / Good morning Ms. Davis, / Hello Principal Jones,
Informal: Hi Alex, / Hey Sarah, / Hello Sam,
4. The "Body" of the email contains your main message. Besides the main point, what is a polite way to start the body of an email to a friend?
It's polite to start with a friendly opening, like "I hope you're having a good week," or "How are you doing?"
5. What is the purpose of a "Closing" in an email? Give one example of a closing you would use with a family member.
A closing is a polite way to end the message before you write your name. For a family member, you could use: "Love," / "See you soon," / "Best wishes," / "Yours,"
Part 2: Practice Time! - Sample Answer
Note: Student's answers will vary but should follow a similar structure and include all the required points.
Subject: Sleepover this Friday?
Salutation: Hi Sam,
Body:
How have you been? I hope you're having a great week.
I was wondering if you would like to have a sleepover at my house this Friday night. We could play the new video game I got, watch that new superhero movie, and maybe even build a pillow fort in the living room.
Could you please ask your parents if you can come? Let me know as soon as you can!
Closing:
Talk soon,
[Student's Name]