Letter
Letter Characteristics YES/NO
1. Dear Editor , Dear Mr. _______, etc.
2. Reason for writing . ( I am writing in response of the article “______________”)
3. Facts about the topic . ( 2 informative sentences / not opinions)
4. Thesis statement ( Preview ) ( I would like to give my opinion )
5. Body paragraph 1. Topic sentence ( Answer to Q1 in the task) ( sentence without connectors)
6. 2 reasons + explanation / with connectors
7. 2 examples or personal experiences with connectors
8. Body paragraph 2. Topic sentence . ( Answer to Q2 in the task )( Sentence without connectors)
9. 2 reasons + explanation / with connectors
10. 2 examples or personal experiences with connectors
11. Specific examples/ not hypothesis ( if, when)
12. Concluding connector, ( to conclude , in conclusion , in summary , etc)
13. restatement of topic sentences ( B1/B2)
14. benefit / recommendation
15. Sincerely, full name
16 . 4 paragraphs
17. indentation
18 . no contractions