PERSONAL LETTER

Module 1  English for Personal Communication
 



PERSONAL LETTERS

 In this first section of the module, you will learn some personal    letters, observe the  social  function, structure, and lexico-grammatical features of the text. Through this section you will comprehend and be able to create personal letters that suit your needs as part to build and maintain your personal relation to other people.This skill is one of the language skills that we use on a daily basis. The task given will require you to use analytical approach

Attitude

To uphold and apply religious values, moral values, ethical values, personal and social values (honesty, discipline, accountability, independence), care and respect for differences and diversity, tolerance, peace, collaboration, nationalism.

Knowledge

 To   analyse   the  social  functions,   text structures, and lexico-grammatical features of a number of personal letters in regard to the contexts of situation.

Skills

  1. To read a number of personal letters from varied contexts of situation
  2. To compare the social functions of personal letters
  3. To  compare  the  text  structure  of  personal letters
  4. To compare the lexico-grammatical features of personal letters
  5. To  construct  and respond to personal letters

Unit Learning Outcomes     

  1. To read a number of personal letters meaningfully.
  2. To  compare  the  social  functions  of  a  number  of  personal letters  regarding the  context of situation, the target receiver, and the points of interests or importance.
  3. To compare the structure of each of the report texts, including the layout, the structure, and the detailed information.
  4. To compare the lexico-grammatical features of personal letters by determining the choice of words and  expressions, the use of direct and indirect sentences,  the  tenses, the fonts, the punctuation marks, etc.
  5. To construct a personal letter and respond to the letter according to their context of situation, social function, text structure, and lexico-grammatical features.

Learning Materials

The learning materials in this activity will be divided into two main sections: Key Features of The Text and Meaning Making Task. Study them carefully and do each of the tasks that follows.

Key Features     

Personal Letters     

Social Function 
To build and maintain interpersonal relation with family, relatives, and friends.

Generic Structure

  • Opening
  • Sharing current and past personal news
  • Responding the expected, unexpected, and personal news

Significant Lexico-grammatical Features

  • Focus on exchanging personal current news, feelings, and conditions
  • Use of pronouns, simple present tense, and past tense
  • Use of date and address
  • Informal greetings or salutations
(Silabus SMA & SMK, dan SMP, 2013)

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