Email Basics
Email is a way to send digital letters over the internet. An email reaches the receiver within seconds, no matter how far away they are. Schools, families, and businesses use email to share messages and files.
📧 How an Email Travels
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Sender✉️
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Internet✉️
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ReceiverParts of an Email Address
student5@estudy247.com
- student5 – Username, the unique name chosen by the user
- @ – Means "at," separating username and domain
- estudy247.com – Domain, the name of the email service
Parts of an Email Message
| Part | Purpose |
|---|---|
| To | The receiver's email address |
| Subject | A short line describing the email topic |
| Body | The main message text |
| Attachment | A file added to the email, like a photo or document |
Writing a Polite Email
Start with a greeting like "Dear Teacher." Write your message clearly. End with a closing line like "Thank you" and your name.
🔑 Key Terms
- Inbox – Folder where received emails are stored
- Attachment – A file sent along with an email
- Domain – The part of an email address after the @ symbol
✏️ Exercise
- What does the @ symbol mean in an email address?
- Which part of an email tells the topic in one line?
- Where are received emails stored?
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