英语写作Inote-writing.pptVIP

2011-Simon-GDUBS 英语写作INote Writing Part IV Writing 1. why do people write notes? Notes are the simplest and shortest form of written communication and they are quick, easy and convenient. Part IV Writing 2. what are the components of a note? three essential components: --the addressee, the message, the sender Sample 1 3. What are the characteristics of a note? notes are characterized by their brevity, informality in style, and dedication to a single topic 4. If you want to leave in your note the date of writing, where do you put it? the date is put at the upper right-hand corner. Besides the date or weekday, you may, at times, need to state the hour or even the minute. 5. If you want to retain a formal tone, how do you address the person you write to? You can add the word “Dear” before the addressee’s name and a complimentary close. 6. If you want to leave a complimentary close, where do you put it in the note? A complimentary close is put before your signature as the sample shows. Types Ф making/declining/accepting an invitation; Ф asking for information; asking for help; Ф asking for permission; Ф making inquiries; suggestions; Ф expressing regrets; Ф expressing congratulations; Ф making complaints… II. The format of notes Date Salutation, Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Complimentary close), Signiture 2. Date Salutation, Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. (Complimentary close), Signature Date: September 21 or 21 September more often “year” in a date can be omitted. sometimes names of weekdays substitute for the date of month and day, such as Wednesday, Thursday, etc., or both. some notes only needs the specific time of a day, such as “7:30 a.m.” Saluta