Email etiquette — English writing skills for kids

Writing tip

Clear and polite — “a subject that says what it is about, “Dear …”, please, thank you”

1. Subject line: a few words that say exactly what the email is about (Maths homework for today).
2. Open with “Dear” + the name and a comma (Dear Ms Singh,); ask politely (Could you please …?).
3. Do not write in CAPITAL LETTERS (it looks like shouting); close with “Thank you and regards,” and your name.

Use it for: Emails to teachers, coaches and relatives, and email writing in Class 6–8.

Worked example: Nisha is writing an email to her teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? → Could you please send me the notes?

✏️ Practice

Read every choice carefully, then tap the one that is written correctly. Stuck? Press “Show me how”.

🏁 Lesson 22 test

20 questions. Check each answer, then go to the next one. Get 16 or more right to pass.

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🖨️ Email Writing Worksheet

• Worksheet set 1 (PDF)
• Worksheet set 2 (PDF)
• Worksheet set 3 (PDF)