Letter WritingAmbre Lee

Dubnoff Center

November 29, 2010 Letter Writing

Terms Definitions

Personal letter

Generally written to a friend or relative—there are five parts to a personal letter

November 29, 2010 Letter Writing

Terms Definitions

Personal letter

Generally written to a friend or relative—there are five parts to a personal letter

Heading This goes in the upper right hand corner. It always includes the date, sometimes includes the writer’s address.

Personal Letter

November 29, 2010 Letter Writing

Terms Definitions

Personal letter

Generally written to a friend or relative—there are five parts to a personal letter

Heading This goes in the upper right hand corner. It always includes the date, sometimes includes the writer’s address.

Greeting This always ends with a commaFormal= Dear______,Informal=Hi _______,

Personal Letter

November 29, 2010Letter Writing

Terms definitions

Body Heart of the letter—it should be at least two paragraphs

Personal Letter

November 29, 2010Letter Writing

Terms definitions

Body Heart of the letter—it should be at least two paragraphs

Closing Ends with a commaFormal=Sincerely,Informal=Your friend, Love, Best wishes,

Personal Letter

November 29, 2010Letter Writing

Terms definitions

Body Heart of the letter—it should be at least two paragraphs

Closing Ends with a commaFormal=Sincerely,Informal=Your friend, Love, Best wishes,

Signature line

Your signature

Writing Assignment Write three paragraphs

Paragraph one-write about any letters or cards you have received or written

Paragraph two-write about someone you could write to right now, include what you would write about

Paragraph three-same as paragraph two, but another person