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Functional Text Types Analysis

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Functional Text Types Analysis

Functional Text Types Analysis

Letters, emails and forms illustration

📧 Part 1: Identifying Text Types

1. Match each text type to its main purpose by drawing lines:
Letter
Email
Form
Quick electronic messages
Collecting specific information
Formal written communication
2. Which text types would you use in these situations? Circle the best answer:

a) Asking your teacher about homework:

Letter

Email

Form

b) Joining a sports club:

Letter

Email

Form

c) Writing to the local council about a park:

Letter

Email

Form

🔍 Part 2: Text Structure Analysis

3. Fill in the missing parts of each text type structure:

Letter Structure:

1. Date: ________________

2. ________________ (Dear...)

3. Introduction paragraph

4. ________________ (main content)

5. Closing paragraph

6. ________________ (Yours sincerely...)

Email Structure:

1. To: ________________

2. ________________ (what the email is about)

3. Greeting

4. ________________

5. Sign-off

4. Which features are common in forms? Tick all that apply:

Boxes to fill in

Questions

Long paragraphs

Tick boxes

Signature space

Rhyming words

💬 Part 3: Language and Tone

5. Sort these phrases into formal or informal language. Write F for Formal or I for Informal:

_____ "Hi there!"

_____ "Dear Sir or Madam"

_____ "Hope you're well!"

_____ "I am writing to enquire about..."

_____ "Cheers!"

_____ "Yours faithfully"

_____ "Can't wait to see you!"

_____ "I would be grateful if you could..."

6. Explain why emails are often less formal than letters:

✍️ Part 4: Create Your Own

7. Choose ONE task and complete it in the space below:

Write a short email to a friend inviting them to your birthday party

Fill out a library membership form (make up the details)

Write the opening of a letter to your local MP about school facilities

8. Reflection: Which text type did you find most interesting and why?

🎯 Part 5: Quick Check

9. True or False? Circle your answers:

Forms always need a greeting like "Dear..."

True / False

Emails can be sent instantly

True / False

Letters should always include the date

True / False

You can use text speak in formal letters

True / False

10. Name one situation where you might need to use each text type in real life:

Letter: ________________________________

Email: ________________________________

Form: ________________________________

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