ACTIVITY:

1. What are the different types of letters?

1. Internal Correspondence. ... is a written communication between the employees,

units, departments, and branches of the same organization. Internal correspondence can
either be formal or less formal
2. External Correspondence. .. refers to correspondence made with outsiders of the
organization who are individuals, customers, suppliers, banks, financial institutions, money
lenders, government departments, educational institutions, charitable trust and the like..
3. Sales Correspondence. ... is a written communication between two parties with the
motive of sales. A sales letter is a form of sale correspondence. It is a letter that tries to sell a
product. Sales letters are an effective way to communicate with clients. It may target a specific group
to grab their attention.
4. Personalized Correspondence. ... is a simple piece of card that contains the name
and address of the sender written on the top. It is intended to send short message to other
people using post. There can be many occasions on which you would want to send someone a
thank you note
5. Circulars. are notices that are communicated to a large number of people within the
organization. ... Often, general announcements (such as changes in contact information, details
about meetings with shareholders, instructions about certain protocols, etc) are being
communicated via circulars.

2. Why do you think Text MESSAGES are a form of correspondence? correspondence. Any written or
digital communication exchanged by two or more parties. Correspondences may come in
the form of letters, emails, text messages, voicemails, notes, or postcards.

3. What do you think is commonly used in todays age? A letter or an E-mail?

Explain.. email is a valuable tool, it creates some challenges for writers.

Miscommunication can easily occur when people have different expectations
about the messages that they send and receive. Email is used for many different
purposes, including contacting friends, communicating with professors and
supervisors, requesting information, and applying for jobs, internships, and
scholarships. Depending on your purposes, the messages you send will differ in
their formality, intended audience, and desired outcomes.

4. Can you think of any events or activities where Correspondence can be used? A.LETTER OF
INQUIRY, CLAIM/COMPLAINTS, APPLICATION, APPROVAL/DISMISSAL,
RECOMMENDATIONS, AND LETTERS OF PROMISE

5. Differentiate Letters from a Post Card….There is a simple difference between a postcard and
a letter… The difference is you don't have to open a postcard. The message is right there on
the front, so the recipient can see what it's offering immediately. Letters are concealed in an
envelope.Feb 7, 2013