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Layout of a business letter

Students are given an interactive image which gives them the basic structure of a letter. The component parts are around the outside. Students place the different elements onto the letter structure.

There is an option for students to check what the correctly laid out letter should look like.

Example business letter

Students can see an example of a properly formatted business letter.

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Write a business letter - Teddy Tots

Students are given a scenario with detailed instructions about what needs to be included in their letter.

A mark sheet is provided which looks for similar points required in the functional skills examination.

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Letter

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Formatting a complaint letter

Students are given a very poorly formatted letter. They need to put the relevant parts into the correct order and format the letter to make it suitable.

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Work experience letter

Students are given information about how to write a formal work experience application letter.

They then have a go at writing their own letter whilst ensuring that it includes all of the standard features of business letters

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Write a business letter

Students are given a topical scenario. They are then asked to write a business letter to the Prime Minister giving their point of view.

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