English Language

8th Grade May-June 2023

Formats & Structure

Formats & Structures:

1) Informal Letter: (200 – 300 Words)

___________, (Date ‘30th May 2023’ etc)
Dear _______, (Salutation)
P1: Introduction
P2: Body
P3: Conclusion
__________, (leave a blank line)
Best Wishes, (Valediction)
__________, (Your Name)

P1: Include questions, answer some questions, tell why you are
writing the letter
P2: Main part of the letter – cover all the content points only in this
paragraph
P3: Mention your judgement if required – Ask for advice or your
desire from the receiver
Post-Script (p.s): Add a small post-script if wanted to
 2) Report Writing: (200 – 300 Words)
From: _______________ (Full Name)
To: _________________ (Full Title + Name)
Date: ________________ (Date)
Subject: ________________________ (Like A Title)

P1: Introduction – Why The Report Is Being Written – Only A Basic

Overview
P2: Start With The Setting – Addressing First Content Point
P3: Address Second Point – Usually Longest Paragraph
P4: Address Third Point – Usually The 2nd Longest Paragraph
P5: Conclusion – “Its hoped that this report fulfilled its purpose…”
etc

3. Formal Letters: (200 – 300 Words)

To: ______________
Date: ____________
Subject: __________
________________________________ (leave a blank line)
Dear ________, (Salutation)
P1: Introduction
P2: Body
P3: Conclusion
________________________________ (leave a blank line)
____________, (Valediction)
____________, (Full Name)
4) Magazine Articles: (200 – 300 Words)
_________ (Title)
By: ____________ (Full Name)
P1: Introduction
P2: Content Point 1
P3: Content Point 2
P4: Content Point 3
P5: Conclusion

Tips:
 Begin each paragraph with a key sentence summing up the topic
of the paragraph
 Add quotes, examples, rhetorical questions
 Give your own judgement/recommendation in the Conclusion
 Or end with rhetorical questions

5. Speech Writing: (200 – 300 Words)

P1: Introduction
P2: Content Point 1
P3: Content Point 2
P4: Content Point 3
P5: Conclusion

Tips & Tricks

 Analyze your audience and set your tone accordingly
 Start With “Good Morning, My Name Is ____ And I Speak On
Behalf Of _____ For The Purpose…”
  Discuss Content Points Accordingly
 “-ing” Words and Contractions are permitted
 Use exclamations and literary devices showing examples

6. Argumentative Essay: (350-500 Words)

P1: Thesis Statement
P2: Pro-Argument I
P3: Pro Argument II
P4: Pro Argument III
P5: Counter Argument And Refutation
P6: Conclusion
Tips:
 Write at least 1 AFFOREST technique in each paragraph
 Use linking verbs properly
 Make and discuss 1 content point each paragraph