letters_of_sympathy.ppt

【内容提示】假定你的名字叫Emily，你有一位同学，名叫Paula。你听说她母亲去世的消息后为她深感悲痛。你写一封吊唁信表示慰问。要点如下：①消息传来，十分震惊。②其母的去世对她和她妹妹是极大损失。③其母是位为社区做好事、广交朋友的人。此时，肯定有许多人为其吊唁。④如有什么可帮忙的你可尽自己的努力。 Sympathies Q1: Why do we need to send a sympathy letter? Suggested Questions A1: 1.Sympathy letters are reminders that the loved one had people who cared for and love him or her. 2. Sympathy letters show your concern and that you care. 3. Sympathy letters can help in the grieving process and the healing process. 4. Sympathy letters may become treasured mementos that are passed down through the family. 5. Sending a Sympathy letter is a way of telling someone that they matter as a human being. A2: Letters of sympathy to someone who is ill or injured have the same function as get-well cards康复卡 . That is, they express your care and concern for the sick or injured person and offer comfort and best wishes for a quick and full recovery. Q2: What is a sympathy letter? A sympathy letter usually consists of the following parts: 1. Show sympathy and concern about the receiver’s misfortune 2. Hope the receiver to recover or get out of difficulty 3. Close with some expressions of comfort and affection. Offer your help, if necessary Format Analysis Guidelines for writing sympathy letters 1. A letter of sympathy should be written and sent promptly. The sooner you send the letter, the better. 2. Handwrite the letter on stationary rather than typing and printing from a computer. If you want to use a store-bought card, write a personal note on stationary and tuck it inside the card. 3. Write the letter in your own voice; the more personal and casual, the better. 4. Be brief. When in grief, one generally doesn’t feel like reading long letters. Show your care; maybe offer your assistance – that’s enough. 5. Be personal. Share your sadness, be sure to mention the loved one’s name and if possible add a nice memory you have of the deceased or an example of how he