【文章內容簡介】 the subject of the letter 5. salutation: a word or phrase used at the beginning of a letter. Use a colon at the end of the name in a business letter and a ma in a personal letter. 6. body of the letter: the actual munication you are sending out. 7. plimentary close 8. signature 9. identification line 10. enclosure line 11. copies line 12. punctuation style 13. format Step II Learn the samples. 30′ 1. The teacher asks the students to go through the samples listed in the book and generalize the layout of a letter and the tips on writing a letter. Present the layout of a notice. ? Date ? salutation ? The body of the letter ? Complimentary close ? Signature A business letter usually consists of: ? Return address ? Date ? Inside address ? Salutation ? Subject line ? Body of the letter ? Complimentary close ? Signature ? enclosure Tips on writing a notice: ? identify the purpose of your letter and think about your reader before beginning to write ? keep it brief, specific and clear ? be pleasant, courteous, positive and encouraging. ? Be factual and avoid emotion in business letters. ? Use the word you throughout the letter and particularly in the opening sentences. ? Use active voice instead of passive voice. ? Use a lively, conversational tone. ? Choose a tone for your letter and stick to it, either formal or informal ? Write or type the letter in single space within a paragraph and double space between paragraphs. 2. The teacher would explain to the students some language points in the sample letters so as to help the students better understand and use the expressions. 1). fill out an application form 填寫申請表 fill out: (=fill in) to write all the necessary information on an official document, form etc. (1) Don?t fet to fill in your boarding cards. 別忘填寫 登機牌 。 (2) Those who want to sign up for a yoga course have to fill out the form first. 想報名參加 瑜珈 課程的人要先填 表。 2). Don?t hesitate to ask. 別猶豫，盡管問。 don?t hesitate to do sth: used to tell someone that it is correct or right for them to do something and they do not have to worry about offending anyone Don?t hesitate to contact me if you need any more information. 如 果您還需要更多的信息請盡管與我聯(lián)絡 If you have any questions, please don?t hesitate to ask. 如果您有什么問題，請別客氣盡管問。 3). We pride ourselves on satisfying our customers! 我們以令顧客滿意而自豪。 pride yourself on (doing) sth: to be especially proud of something that you do well, or of a good quality that you have 以……為榮，自豪或值得驕傲 (1) We pride ourselves on quality. That is our best selling point. 我們以品質為榮 ,這是我們 最大的優(yōu)勢 。 (2) She prides herself on being a good listener. 她為自己是個很好的聽眾而驕傲。 4). appreciate: used to thank someone in a polite way or to say that you are grateful for something they have done (1) I?d appreciate it if you let me get on with my job. 如果您讓我繼續(xù)做我的工作我會很感激。 (2) Alan asked me to tell you how much he appreciated your hospitality when he was in London. 艾倫 讓我告訴你他非常感謝你對他在倫敦期間的盛情款待。 5). as follows: used to introduce a list of things that you will mention next 如下 (1) The winners are as follows: Woods, Smith and Cassidy. 獲勝者如下 :伍茲 , 史密斯 , 卡錫迪 。 (2) The regulations are as follows. 規(guī)則如下。 6). standard logo 標準的標識語 logo: a small design that is the official sign of a pany or anization 商標 , 標識語 (1) His costume had the Superman logo across the chest. 在他衣服的前胸處有超人的商標。 (2) By displaying its attractive logo, customers are reassured when considering a purchase. 通過展示誘人的商標， 會堅定顧客購買的信心 。 7). enclose: to put something inside an envelope as well as a letter 隨信附上 Please enclose a check with your order. 請隨訂單附上支票 。 I am enclosing my r233。sum233。 and three letters of reference. 隨函附上簡歷和三封推薦信。 8). cover the cost of 支付 /承擔 …… 費用 Tenants pay a deposit to cover the cost of cleanup. 承租人 交 押金來支付清掃費。 It usually covers the cost of acmodation, breakfast and return taxi fare from airport to hotel. 通常包括宿費，早餐及從機場到賓館的往返費用。 The second period: Step III Writing ′ The teacher talks about the various parts of a letter in detail ,which requires the students? special attention and ask the students to do some exercise to have a better understanding. 1. The return address and inside address: 1)The return address includes: Name of business anization Street address Your city, state and zip code Country 2) The inside address includes: Recipient?s name Job title Company name Street address City, state and zip code Country 2. salutation, plimentary close and signature 1) Salutation is the form used as the opening in a letter. The word “Dear” is always followed by the name of the person to whom you are writing. Dear + first name: Dear Ruth Dear + full name: Dear Ruth Bailey Dear + social title + last name: Dear Mr. Bailey Dear + job title: Dear Dentist, Dear Customer Service Manager Dear + Sir or Madam 2) The plimentary close serves the purpose as “goodbye”, which varies according to the relationship between the writer and recipient. 3) Signatures rarely include social title, but they may be typed on the name line. Nonparallel salutation and signature can be insulting and offputting. If you write “Dear Fred” and the sigh it “director Ruth Bailey,” you have assumed a superior position。 writing it the other way around presumes an intimacy that may not exist. 3. Body of the letter The main body of a business letter has three parts(not three paragraphs only): ? Opening: the introductory paragraph. ? Focus: central core ? Closing: concluding paragraph. Step IV Homework 1. Ask the students to do the exercise after the class. 2. Ask the student to review this lesson and preview the new lesson. Comments: This class finished basically according to the teaching plan. Most students answered the questions actively and finished carefully the task