How to How to Write aWrite a

Friendly LetterFriendly Letter

The Five Parts• Heading: Includes your address

and today’s date• Greeting: Dear….• Body: The main part of the letter –

could be several paragraphs• Closing: Sincerely, Love, …..• Signature: Your name

Examples of Letters

Examples of what NOT to do

• Note that the first sentence says….”I am going to write a letter to you.”!

Another BAD

Example

• Note the use of the word “very”

Your Turn Click on one of the following and follow the

directions to write a practice letter to a classmate.

letter_generator Friendly Letter

                                                   

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