writing a friendly letter why? friendly letters convey personal information about ourselves. they...
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Writing a Friendly Letter
Why?
Friendly letters convey personal information about ourselves.
They show caring and concern for friends and relations.
Taking the time to hand-write a letter demonstrates our level of caring
Formatting
Friendly letters should be hand written.
Write on the backs of pages, if necessary.
HeadingThe heading includes your address
and the date.Line up the leading edges, STOP at
the margin line
34 Willow Way
Lincoln, RI 02865
October 1, 2002
Heading
SalutationUsually begins with the word
“Dear” and is followed by the person’s name.
Place a comma after the person’s name.
Leave one blank line after the heading.
Write the salutation at the left-hand margin.
34 Willow Way
Lincoln, RI 02865
October 1, 2002
Dear Jen,
Salutation Skip one line Skip two lines
BodyThe thoughts and ideas you want to
share.Skip one line after the salutation,
then single spaceIndent each new paragraph. Keep paragraphs short for easy
reading.
34 Willow Way
Lincoln, RI 02865
October 1, 2002
Dear Jen,
Body
How are you doing? It’s been a long time since we
talked. I hope you are well.
What is new with you? I’ve been doing a lot of new
activities. My band is playing a gig this Saturday,
actually. We’re pretty good; I think it’s going to be a good
show. I’m very excited!
School has been going well, too. My new students
are very nice, and very smart. I think we’re
going to have a fun year.
I hope to hear from you soon!
Skip one line
ClosingSkip one line, indent twice.Capitalize only the first word.Follow with a commaCommon closing words:
Love, Sincerely,Your friend, Respectfully,Regards, Yours truly,
34 Willow Way
Lincoln, RI 02865
October 1, 2002
Dear Jen,
How are you doing? It’s been a long time
since we talked. I hope you are well.
What is new with you? I’ve been doing a lot of
new activities. My band is playing a gig this Saturday,
actually. We’re pretty good; I think it’s going to be a good
show. I’m very excited!
School has been going well, too. My new
students are very nice, and very smart. I think we’re
going to have a fun year.
I hope to hear from you soon!
34 Willow Way
Lincoln, RI 02865
October 1, 2002
Dear Jen,
How are you doing? It’s been a long time since we
talked. I hope you are well.
What is new with you? I’ve been doing a lot of new
activities. My band is playing a gig this Saturday,
actually. We’re pretty good; I think it’s going to be a good
show. I’m very excited!
School has been going well, too. My new students
are very nice, and very smart. I think we’re
going to have a fun year.
I hope to hear from you soon!
Closing Sincerely,
Skip one line
SignatureSign your letter beneath your
closing.For friendly letters, your first name
is usually enough, unless the person doesn’t know you very well.
34 Willow Way
Lincoln, RI 02865
October 1, 2002
Dear Jen,
How are you doing? It’s been a long time
since we talked. I hope you are well.
What is new with you? I’ve been doing a lot of
new activities. My band is playing a gig this Saturday,
actually. We’re pretty good; I think it’s going to be a good
show. I’m very excited!
School has been going well, too. My new
students are very nice, and very smart. I think we’re
going to have a fun year.
I hope to hear from you soon!
Sincerely,
34 Willow Way
Lincoln, RI 02865
October 1, 2002
Dear Jen,
How are you doing? It’s been a long time
since we talked. I hope you are well.
What is new with you? I’ve been doing a lot of
new activities. My band is playing a gig this Saturday,
actually. We’re pretty good; I think it’s going to be a good
show. I’m very excited!
School has been going well, too. My new
students are very nice, and very smart. I think we’re
going to have a fun year.
I hope to hear from you soon!
34 Willow Way
Lincoln, RI 02865
October 1, 2002
Dear Jen,
How are you doing? It’s been a long time since we
talked. I hope you are well.
What is new with you? I’ve been doing a lot of new
activities. My band is playing a gig this Saturday,
actually. We’re pretty good; I think it’s going to be a good
show. I’m very excited!
School has been going well, too. My new students
are very nice, and very smart. I think we’re
going to have a fun year.
I hope to hear from you soon!
Sincerely,
SignatureJake
Post Script (P.S.)
A postscript is an afterthought that you write at the end of the letter.
P.S. stand for the Latin words post (“after”) and script (“writing”).
Skip one line after your signature, then write “P.S. - ” at the margin.
34 Willow Way
Lincoln, RI 02865
October 1, 2002
Dear Jen,
How are you doing? It’s been a long time
since we talked. I hope you are well.
What is new with you? I’ve been doing a lot of
new activities. My band is playing a gig this Saturday,
actually. We’re pretty good; I think it’s going to be a good
show. I’m very excited!
School has been going well, too. My new
students are very nice, and very smart. I think we’re
going to have a fun year.
I hope to hear from you soon!
Sincerely,
Jake
34 Willow WayLincoln, RI 02865October 1, 2002
Dear Jen,
How are you doing? It’s been a long time since we talked. I hope you are well.
What is new with you? I’ve been doing a lot of new activities. My band is playing a gig this Saturday, actually. We’re pretty good; I think it’s going to be a good show. I’m very excited!
School has been going well, too. My new students are very nice, and very smart. I think we’re going to have a fun year.
I hope to hear from you soon!
Sincerely,
34 Willow WayLincoln, RI 02865October 1, 2002
Dear Jen,
How are you doing? It’s been a long time since we talked. I hope you are well.
What is new with you? I’ve been doing a lot of new activities. My band is playing a gig this Saturday, actually. We’re pretty good; I think it’s going to be a good show. I’m very excited!
School has been going well, too. My new students are very nice, and very smart. I think we’re going to have a fun year.
I hope to hear from you soon!
34 Willow WayLincoln, RI 02865October 1, 2002
Dear Jen,
Sincerely,
JakeP.S. P.S. – Be sure to send me a picture of your new cat!
How are you doing? It’s been a long time since we
talked. I hope you are well.
What is new with you? I’ve been doing a lot of new
activities. My band is playing a gig this Saturday,
actually. We’re pretty good; I think it’s going to be a good
show. I’m very excited!
School has been going well, too. My new students
are very nice, and very smart. I think we’re
going to have a fun year.
I hope to hear from you soon!
Once you have jotted down your ideas, you are ready to mail it.
LET’S PRACTISE!
1. Make a group of 4 students2. Each group will be given a random
paragraphs of a personal letter3. Arrange the paragraphs to a good order4. Please ask your friends and teacher if you
have any questions5. Good Luck!
SEND ME A LETTER
Based on example above, in a piece of paper, kindly
write down a short personal letter to a person who you know very well and wish to meet.
Do not forget to express your gratitude to Jesus Christ for having an opportunity to know your beloved one
Do not forget to consider the general format discussed.
Submit it TODAY! Enjoy writing!