Worksheet on Emails - Tone
English
Year 9
9 questions
~18 mins
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A worksheet focusing on understanding and applying appropriate tone in email writing for Year 9 students.
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Worksheet on Emails - Tone
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Grade Year 9
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Understanding Tone in Emails
Dear Mr Smith,
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my concern regarding the recent changes to the school timetable. I believe these adjustments could affect students' learning experience negatively. I would appreciate your attention to this matter.
Best regards,
Emily Johnson
1.
What tone does the writer use in this email? Support your answer with a brief explanation.
[2 marks]2.
Identify one phrase that demonstrates politeness in the email.
[1 mark]3.
Explain how the tone might change if the writer used informal language instead.
[4 marks]B
Analyzing Tone Techniques
Read the following email excerpt and answer the questions.
1.
What tone is conveyed in this email? How does the language choice affect this perception?
[2 marks]2.
Identify one linguistic feature that creates a friendly tone.
[1 mark]3.
Explain how altering the tone of this email could change its effectiveness in a professional context.
[4 marks]C
Creative Writing: Compose an Email with Appropriate Tone
Write an email to a teacher requesting an extension for an assignment. Make sure your tone is respectful and polite.
Checklist:
- Use appropriate greetings and closings
- Include polite phrases such as 'Please' and 'Thank you'
- Maintain a respectful tone throughout
- Clearly state your reason for the extension
- Keep the language formal and appropriate for a school setting
1.
Draft your email below, ensuring you incorporate the elements listed in the checklist.
[10 marks]D
Identifying Formal and Informal Tones
Formal email:
Dear Professor Williams,
I am writing to request clarification on the recent assignment guidelines. Kindly provide any additional instructions at your earliest convenience.
Yours sincerely,
Thomas Baker
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Informal email:
Hey Sam,
Just a quick note to say thanks for helping with the project. Let’s catch up soon!
Cheers,
Alex
1.
Compare the tone of the formal and informal emails. How does the language differ?
[2 marks]2.
Why is it important to adapt tone depending on the audience in email communication?
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