Writing Letter

 

Letter Writing

 

A letter is a message written for someone else we want to tell or someone we want to notify via writing sent by the post office or individual.

Types of Letters

1.Formal letter

Formal letter is a letter issued by an individual, organization, or certain institution, which is formal in nature and has official interests. Usually this letter concerns the interests of the duties and activities of the agency's service concerned

2. Informal letter also known as personal letter

Personal letter are letters that are writing to people we know such as friends, parents, siblings, and cousins. Letters are not only written to inform but to strengthen the bond between two pepole writing each other.

 

Structure of Personal Letter
Date	Date when the letter is written (top left).
Address	Place where you are writing from (top right).
Salutation and Name	Greeting and the person's name you writing to.
Introduction	The opening  of the letter usually starts with how are you or refers to previous letter.
Body	The main part of the letter. It includes what you want to write to the other person.
Closure	The part indicates the letter is going to end.
Complimentary close	Short expressions like "love you", "sincerely yours", "love".
Signature	Signature or initials of the writer.
Postcript P.S	After thought in a letter. You begin with P.S. And end it with your initials.

Letter example

Jl.Mardani Raya Rusun Jatirawasari

Blok B Lt.3 No.19 Kota Jakarta Pusat,DKI Jakarta

10520

3 September 2020

My friend Nadila

 

Hi Nadila!

I’m fine, How about you? I hope ypu are good too. It’s true that wa haven’t met for more than 6 month because of this Covid Virus.

While study at home, many problems happened to me, like i didn’t understand man subjects because of studying onlin. But we have a little diference i am not too bored at home because from childhood i was always at home, i am one of those people who rarely play but there are some time that make me eel bored at home and want to go on vacation.

I also hope this pandemic will end soon so that we can go o school as usual and meet friends as usual.

 

Lots of Love

Ismi

 

P.S. Be diligent in taking vitamins!

The structure of letter

Jl.Mardani Raya Rusun Jatirawasari

Address                            Blok B Lt.3 No.19 Kota Jakarta Pusat,DKI Jakarta

10520

3 September 2020                Date

My friend Nadila,                Salutation

 

Hi Nadila!            Greetings

I’m fine, How about you?    Introduction    I hope ypu are good too. It’s true that wa haven’t met for more than 6 month because of this Covid Virus.

While study at home, many problems happened to me, like i didn’t understand man subjects because of studying onlin. But we have a little diference i am not too bored at home because from childhood i was always at home, i am one of those people who rarely play but there are some time that make me eel bored at home and want to go on vacation.                The content of the letter

I also hope this pandemic will end soon so that we can go o school as usual and meet friends as usual.            Closure

 

Lots of Love                closing

Ismi                Signature

 

P.S. Be diligent in taking vitamins!                Postscript

 

 

Example video of letter

Letter 1

https://youtu.be/KkaHuSK88X0

Replied Letter

https://youtu.be/LE-777Z77l0

Dialog reason about the letter

EXPOSITION TEXT

 

EXPOSITION TEXT

The Definition of Exposition Text

Exposition Text is an analytical position text evaluates a topic critically but focuses only on one side of an argument.

The argument and point of view have to be supported by facts and relevant information. The thesis statement has to be reiterated in the conclusion.

 

The Purpose of Exposition Text

The purpose of an exposition text is to persuade your audience to look at an issue wih your perspective.

 

The Structure of Exposition Text

1.Title is tells about the essay.

2.Introduction is a preview of the pointyou plan make to suppor your thesis(argument), introductory statement should be an emotional statement or a question that is an attention grabber and here you state the topic and establish the point of view(theis statement).

3.Body is a series of argument to convince the audience, each paragrph has main point, use of emotive words, mental verbs, causal conjunctions to persuade the audience and each paragraph has to be logically linked.

4. Conclusion is reiterates or restate the thesis state and summarizes what has been state.

 

Types of Exposition Text

1.Definition exposition text, definition exposition text describes an object or phenomenon with a focus on certain characteristics.

2.Exposition text illustration. illustrative exposition text explains by illustrating or depicting a thing.

3.Process exposition text, process exposition text describes the process (stages) of doing something.

4.News exposition text, news exposition text describes certain phenomena or events.

5.Comparative exposition text, comparative exposition text explains an idea by comparing something.

6.Controversy exposition text, controversy exposition text describes a contradiction.

7.Analytical exposition text, the analytical exposition text identifies the main idea into sub-sections and is then developed sequentially.

8.Classification exposition text, classification exposition text describes the division or grouping into certain categories.

Example of Exposition Text

https://youtu.be/0xRqbAy7eug

Protecting the Environment (Title)

Introduction

Environmental cleanliness is a very important factor and needs to be considered in society. This will have an impact on the comfort and health of the community in everyday life.The government and health agencies often promote activities to combat environmental pollution to prevent unwanted things from happening, such as the emergence of disease outbreaks that are dangerous to people's health and well-being.These countermeasures include disposing of garbage in its place, recycling organic and non-organic waste, and so on.

Body

Mutual cooperation in cleaning and protecting the environment on a regular basis by scheduling each group of family heads is an alternative in overcoming environmental pollution.In one RT consisting of several family heads, it is divided into several groups according to the number of days available and according to the agreed schedule.In addition, Sundays are also used as routine community service activities for the entire village community which starts in the morning.There are many benefits that can be obtained from these activities, in addition to cleanliness and health, there will also be strong solidarity relations between residents between them.

Conclusion

Environmental cleanliness is something that cannot be separated from society and is an important factor for health and comfort in society.Cleanliness of the community environment will ensure health and comfort for each individual in society. This will be achieved if it is carried out mutually through organized, scheduled, and integrated community service.

INVITATION

INVITATION

Linguistic Elements

1. Expressions and terms used in official invitations

2. Singular and plural nouns with or without a, the, this, those, my, their, etc.

3. Speech, word pressure, intonation, spelling, punctuation, and handwriting

Types of Invitation:

1.   Formal

A formal invitation is an invitation which follows a dignified form, tone or style in agreement with the established norm. 

Social Function:

Inviting people to formal and social event.

Linguistic Characteristics:

Simple, precise, and concise word detailed information the tone should be friendly and sincare. Words should be chosen carefully. The style of writing should be formal.

For example;

- An invitation to the a school

- An invitation to a graduation ceremony

- An invitation to a wedding

- Social Function: Inviting people to formal and social event.

Example :

Ismi: What's in your hand?

Nadila: oh yeah, this is my birthday party invitation, here's yours.

Ismi: The invitation card is good, who designed it?

Nadila: I made it, is it really good?

Ismi: Yes, it is very good, I will attend your birthday party.

Nadila: Alright I'll wait for you at my party.

          1.  Informal

Informal invitations are cards or invitation letters given to friends that are more comfortable.

The information in the informal invitation:

1. Sender or organizer of the event.

2. The purpose of the event is held.

3. Number that can be contacted to inform attendance.

3. The venue and time of the event

. Example:

- Birthday party invitation

- Dinner party invitation

- Reunion invitation

Example:

Nadila : Hello Mrs. i would like to invite you to my wedding party

Ismi : May i know when and where ?

Nadila : This sunday at 9 p.m at the Whiz Hotel

Ismi : Okay i will be there

Nadila : Great! i'll see you then!

Ismi : My pleasure. See you then!

Conclusion:

Invitation is divided into 2 kinds, namely Formal Invitation and Informal Invitation. Formal invitations are usually used to invite important guests or important events that are more formal while informal nvitation is usually used for more relaxed events used to invite friends.

OPINION AND THOUGHT

OPINION AND THOUGHT



An opinion is the way you feel or think about something. Our opinion about something or someone is based on our perspective. Whenever we give or express our opinion, it is important to give reasoning or an example to support our opinion.

We can use collocations to express opnions, for example strong argument, strong criticism, strong denial, strong opinion, strong resistance, quite strongly.

General Point of View

These expressions are used to show a general to show a general point of view. A general point of view creates a balance  in writing and helps avoid absolute statements.

Subject	Verb	Object
I	Agree	With what you are saying
I	Don’t agree	With you
We	Believe	This is not the right way to handle things
I	Reckon	This could be right considering the reasons you have provided
I	Doubt	That this is possible
We	Assume	You are blased this issue
I	Think	You are mistaken
I	Don’t think	So

You can agree or disagree as long as you have a reason for your opinion.

Agreeing with an opinion

These are some of the expression used to express agreement with an opinion.
Example  :
- I agree with this opinion
- I think so too
- Of course
- That's a good point

Disagreeing with an opinion

These are the expression used to express disagreement with an opinion.
Example :
- I don't agree with you
- I don't think so
- I think that a bad idea
- I think you are wrong

Example Dialog 1 :

Ismi              :   What do you think about the corona virus outbreak?

Nadila          :   I think it's bad, because the virus can spread very quickly !

Ismi              :   I think so too, this virus is really bad.

Nadila          :   I told you, we must be careful and  take care our health.

https://youtu.be/xh3bkiKkQnM

Example Dialog 2:

Ismi : Hmn What would you do if you fell in a crowded place?

Nadila : That I might get up quickly and leave the place.

Ismi : That I would fake fainting to avoid embarrassment.

Nadila : Hmn may also be like that to reduce embarrassment.

https://youtu.be/2oD3HQ25soU

Exercise page 9-11

ASKING AND GIVING SUGGESTION AND OFFERING TO DO SOMETHING

SUGGESTIONS AND OFFERING

ASKING AND GIVING SUGGESTION AND OFFERING TO DO SOMETHING

Assalamualaikum, Hello everyone, I'm official. I will explain about giving and offering to do something. I will explain it briefly.In everyday life we ​​certainly give or receive advice from others. Therefore, let's study.

ASKING AND GIVING SUGGESTION

Suggest means to give a suggestion that is ti introduce or propose an idea or a plan for someone's consideration. Suggestions are abstract and can be in form of solutions, advice, plan and idea.

Example of suggest to do something:

Ismi: Hi Nadila! Where are you going?

Nadila: I want to go to the bookstore, there's something I have to buy

Ismi: You should wear a mask when you go out and don't forget that you 

should keep distant with others okey

Nadila: Well thanks for reminding me.

Ismi: You're welcome

There an example video

https://youtu.be/WSXB2xPVDXw

Conclusion:

You should wear a mask when you go out and don't forget that you 

should keep distant with others okey (giving sugestion)

Well thanks for reminding me.(responding to suggestion)

OFFERING TO DO SOMETHING

Offer means to give something pshycal or abstract to someone, which can be taken as a give or trade. Offer can be given in terms of food, money, solutions, friendship or a bargain. It can be taken or refused.

Example of Offer to do something:

Nadila        :   Where do you want to go with all those paper ?

Ismi             :   i want to go to the teacher office

Nadila        :   It looks like you're having a trouble. Would you like me to help you ?

Ismi             :   No, thanks for the offers. I will bring it by myself.

There an example video

https://youtu.be/m5FPEo9zO1U

Conclusion:

Would you like me to help you ? (giving offers)

No, thanks for the offers. I will bring it by myself.(responding to offers)

Short is not that you can understand with my explanation and do not forget to apply it in everyday life. See you on the next blog and thank you for stopping by my blog. Wasalamualaikum.wr.wb

Introduce My Self

Introduce My Self

My name is Ismi Marhamah
I was born on March 11, 2004 in Jakarta. So now I am 16 years old.
My hobby is reading novels.

I now attend SMAN 27 Jakarta, a good, big school and lots of friendly friends.My goal is to become a successful person who can be proud of my parents.

I really want to manage my time well so that nothing is missed because it is not disciplined.
During my school introduction, I was a classmate with cool and funny people.

I hope that in 11th grade it will be cool and compact in everything. Maybe that was my introduction. Wassalmualaikum.wr.wb

Watch my video at Youtube:

https://youtu.be/XvttjCk4-es