（本科）新编大学英语写作Chapter5 letter+writing pptppt课件（全）

1、新编大学英语写作Chapter5 letter+writing ppt 新编大学英语写作College English Writing：A New Course BookEnglish Letter WritingTeaching ObjectivesIn this unit, you will learn Types of English lettersForms of English lettersHow to write good English lettersWhat is letter writing?As an important means of communication, i

2、t is the expression of ideas and thoughts in written form. It is a visit on paper, which is usually the first and foremost step for successful communication.Remember: If the ideas are not presented well on paper, the chances are that the writer will never get a chance to present them orally.Types of

3、 English lettersEnglish letters may be grouped into either two types:1. Personal and business2. Formal and informal3. Personal, social and businessForms of English letters1. The blocked form：平头式 (the full-blocked form and the modified blocked form). The former has all the letters elements flush agai

4、nst the left-hand margin, and the first line of each paragraph is not dented. The latter is the same as the former with three exceptions: the heading（信头）, the complimentary close（结束语） and the signature（签名） are placed on the right side of the page. Department of English Xian Foreign Language Universi

5、ty Xian, Shaanxi 710061 China 10 February, 1998 Mr. Ronald Purvis Department of Education Michigan State University East Lansing, MI 48824 USA Yours sincerely, (Signature)2.The indented form（缩行式）: each line in the heading and the inside address （信内地址）indented 2 to 3 letters. Besides, the beginning o

6、f each paragraph is indented 5 letters. Department of English Xian Foreign Language University Xian, Shaanxi 710061 China 10 February, 1998Mr. Ronald Purvis Department of Education Michigan State University East Lansing, MI 48824 USA Yours sincerely, (Signature) 3. The modified form（混合式）: a combinat

7、ion of the modified blocked form and the indented form. Department of English Xian Foreign Language University Xian, Shaanxi 710061 China 10 February, 1998Mr. Ronald PurvisDepartment of EducationMichigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI 48824USA Yours sincerely, (Signature)平头式（Block style) , . . 混合式

8、（Modified style) , . . Parts of English lettersThe heading (发信日期及写信人地址)The inside address (收信人姓名职称机构及地址)The salutation (称呼)The body (本文)The complimentary close (结束语)The signature (写信人署名签字)The enclosure (附件)The postscript (附加语)How to write good English lettersThe physical appearance (margin, proper s

9、pacing)The content planning ( why? What facts? What would you like the reader to do? )The language style (plain homespun words of everyday speech, simple and clear sentences with variety, short paragraphs) The headingexample:Room 137, Building 25Shannxi Normal UniversityXian, Shannxi 710062P.R. Chin

10、aSept. 12, 1998The heading example:Apt. 18, 211-25th Ave. Seattle, WA 98105 USA Oct. 14, 1998The inside addressMr. / Mrs. / Miss / Ms.Dr. / Prof. / Pres. / Rev. or Father (Reverend)Hon.The Manager or The Directorexample:Mr. Jame WestDept. of ElectronicsColumbia UniversityNew York, NY10027USAexample:

11、 Ms. Gwen Lindahl, Director American Rail Company 9115 Charles Avenue Lee, CA 93541 USASalutationDouble space below the inside address, flush with the left-hand marginAlways followed by a colon(:), may be also by a comma(,) in informal or personal lettersBodyThe purpose(immediately made clear in the

12、 first paragraph of the letter)The supporting factsThe expected responseKeep the letter clear, simple and friendlyA double space is used between the salutation and the first paragraph and between all the paragraphs in the body. 缩行式（Indented form) . , . . Complimentary closeDouble-spaced below the bo

13、dy of the letterIts wording varies according to the type of the letter and the degree of intimacy with the person addressed( examples P18, 余书）Signature, Enclosure, PostscriptEnclosure: / Enc: /Encl:resume or Enclosures: (2)P.S. I am enclosing my proposed schedule for your reference.P.S. If you need

14、a letter of invitation, please let me know.Ways to address an envelope1. The blocked form2. The indented formExample 1: blocked formHarry JohnsonFlat 15 stamp74 Walter Street, BonnGermany Prof. K.F. Hill 104 Fleet StreetPersonal London, U.K.Example 2: indented form Harry Johnson Flat 15 stamp 74 Wal

15、ter Street, Bonn Registered Germany Prof. K.F. Hill 104 Fleet Street London, U.K.Photo EnclosedRevision and exercisesQuestions to answer1.The important roles of letter writing today?2.The classification of English letters?3.How many forms can an English letter take?4.What are the parts that an English letter usually has?Discussion: The major differences between English letter writing and Chinese letter w