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Subject Code: English 2 Communication Arts II and Afro-Asian Literature

Module Code: 20.0 Formal Letter Writing
Lesson Code: 20.3 Writing an Excuse Letter
Time Limit: 30 minutes

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Target At the end of this learning guide, the student should be able to: 1
1. understand the purpose of writing an excuse letter; and
2. write an excuse letter.

Hook 8

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EMAIL ETIQUETTE refers to the behavior when answering

or sending messages via electronic mail (email).

Here are few basic things to remember. In your email message

it is important that you:

Þ include your full name, section, and class schedule

Þ emphasize the subject or the purpose of your email
Þ review the content before sending
Þ keep it short
Þ respond immediately
Þ avoid errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar
Þ use formal fonts: Times New Roman, Arial, etc.
Þ keep your tone positive and polite
Þ mention in your message the file name and the

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 program version of attached files
Þ consider the official working hours of your teacher

Now that you are ready to send email messages, let us review
the basics in writing an excuse letter.

Ignite An Excuse Letter uses the same format as any other formal 10
letter. It is written to inform, request permission, address an
issue or concern, and present a solution about a committed
absence or a planned absence.

It is best to write and send one before the absence. If it is an

unplanned absence, send your letter as soon as you are fit to do
so or have it written by your parent/s or guardian.

In writing the letter, follow the same steps: prewriting,

drafting, revising and editing, and publishing.

Here are things to remember:

o you have an option to add a subject line, one line after

the inside address
o keep it clear and concise
o avoid abbreviations and slang
o if the absence is due to medical reasons, attach a
medical certificate
o the first paragraph should include full name, section,
and class schedule
o the second paragraph states the reason for the absence
o don’t forget the date/s of absence
o the last paragraph presents a positive anticipation of a
solution
o affix your signature
o proofread

Navigate NON-GRADED FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT: Writing an 10

Excuse Letter
Instructions:
1. Write a sample excuse letter. Follow the steps and
format presented in previous lessons (LG 20.1 and LG
20.2)
2. Find a peer or classmate to evaluate your work.
3. Find time to discuss your peer-evaluator’s feedback.

Knot POINTS TO REMEMBER 1

An Excuse Letter is a formal letter.

It is written to inform, request permission, address an issue or

concern, and present a solution about a committed absence or a
planned absence.

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References:
Anderson, J., Gallagher, K., Arroyo, E., Cummins, J., Wiggins, G., Forlini, G. (2012) Prentice Hall
Writing Coach, Letter Request, 257-259. Pearson. New Jersey.

Purdue Writing Lab. (n.d.). Email Etiquette for Students. Retrieved from
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/academic_writing/email_etiquette_for_students.html

Penlighten. (n.d.) Tips and Examples in Writing an Absence Excuse Letter for Schools. Retrieved
from https://penlighten.com/absence-excuse-letter-for-school

ANSWER KEY

NAVIGATE:
Non-Graded Formative Assessment: Writing an Excuse Letter
Answers may vary.

Prepared by: Reviewed by:

VONNA VEJLE V. AHON EUNEY G. ALCAREZ

Special Science Teacher II Special Science Teacher II
Caraga Region Campus Zamboanga Peninsula Region Campus

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