Writing Friendly Letters A Write On Activity
Jan 02, 2016
Writing Friendly Letters
A Write On Activity
We write friendly letters to people we know well. We might write a
friendly letter to our parents, grandparents, or our friends.
311 East Duke StreetStanley, N.C. 28164August 15, 2004
Dear Phil,
How has your summer been? Not too hot I hope. Did you get to visit your grandparents? Did you go on your trip to Toronto as you had hoped? They say Toronto is a beautiful city.
This is my second season at Camp Bellaire. I just passed my swimming test. Now I can swim out to the raft and also use the boats. To pass I had to jump into the water with my clothes on (as if I had just fallen out of a boat). Then I had to take them off down to my trunks, even my shoes and socks, and finally swim back to shore. It was tough, but I did it!
I’m looking forward to seeing you soon. There is lots of news to catch up on!
body
Your friend,
Mike
Friendly letters have five parts:
The Heading The Salutation / Greeting The Body The ClosingThe Signature
The Heading
The heading can include your address and the date. In casual, friendly letters your address is not necessary. This is written in the upper right hand corner.
508 Bluebird StreetClarksville, OhioJanuary 5, 2004
Heading
The Salutation (Greeting)
Dear_________. The blank is for the name of the person you are writing. It is written under the heading at the left margin. It begins with a capital letter and ends with a comma after the name.
508 Bluebird StreetClarksville, OhioJanuary 5, 2004
Greeting
Dear Susan,
The BodyThe body of the letter is the
information you are writing in your letter. The body is written in paragraph form. Each paragraph is indented. Skip a line between each paragraph.
508 Bluebird StreetClarksville, OhioJanuary 5, 2004
Body
Dear Susan,
I hope you will be able to come and visit next month. We are planning a special visit to the museum. My mom will call your mom later this week to make all arrangements. Be sure to bring your swimsuit when you come! We’re planning an afternoon trip to the lake.
The Closing The closing is lined up directly
under heading. The first word is capitalized and you put a comma after the last word.
Some examples of closings:Sincerely,Your friend,Love,Very truly yours,
508 Bluebird StreetClarksville, OhioJanuary 5, 2004
Closing
Dear Susan,
I hope you will be able to come and visit next month. We are planning a special visit to the museum. My mom will call your mom later this week to make all arrangements. Be sure to bring your swimsuit when you come! We’re planning an afternoon trip to the lake.
Your friend,
Your Signature
This is your name. It goes directly under the closing.
508 Bluebird StreetClarksville, OhioJanuary 5, 2004
SignatureDear Susan,
I hope you will be able to come and visit next month. We are planning a special visit to the museum. My mom will call your mom later this week to make all arrangements. Be sure to bring your swimsuit when you come! We’re planning an afternoon trip to the lake.
Your friend,
Allison
So…Ready for a
little quiz?508 Bluebird StreetClarksville, OhioJanuary 5, 2004
Dear Susan,
I hope you will be able to come and visit next month. We are planning a special visit to the museum. My mom will call your mom later this week to make all arrangements. Be sure to bring your swimsuit when you come! We’re planning an afternoon trip to the lake.
Your friend,
Allison
dear Phil,
Click on the correct greeting!
Dear Phil
Dear Phil,
dear phil,
dear Phil,
The greeting uses two capital letters and a comma!
Dear Phil
Dear Phil,
dear phil,
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your friend
Click on the correct closing!
Your friend,
Friend,
your friend,
your friend
The closing has one capital letter and a comma!
Your friend,
Friend,
your friend,
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Between each letter part and paragraphs
Where are lines skipped?
Only after the heading
Between each line
Only between the body and closing
Between each letter part and paragraphs
Where are lines skipped?
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311 East Duke StreetStanley, N.C. 28164August 15, 2004
Dear Phil,
How has your summer been? Not too hot I hope. Did you get to visit your grandparents? Did you go on your trip to Toronto as you had hoped? They say Toronto is a beautiful city.
This is my second season at Camp Bellaire. I just passed my swimming test. Now I can swim out to the raft and also use the boats. To pass I had to jump into the water with my clothes on (as if I had just fallen out of a boat). Then I had to take them off down to my trunks, even my shoes and socks, and finally swim back to shore. It was tough, but I did it!
I’m looking forward to seeing you soon. There is lots of news to catch up on!
body
Your friend,
Mike
Name the highlighted letter part!
311 East Duke StreetStanley, N.C. 28164August 15, 2004
Dear Phil,
How has your summer been? Not too hot I hope. Did you get to visit your grandparents? Did you go on your trip to Toronto as you had hoped? They say Toronto is a beautiful city.
This is my second season at Camp Bellaire. I just passed my swimming test. Now I can swim out to the raft and also use the boats. To pass I had to jump into the water with my clothes on (as if I had just fallen out of a boat). Then I had to take them off down to my trunks, even my shoes and socks, and finally swim back to shore. It was tough, but I did it!
I’m looking forward to seeing you soon. There is lots of news to catch up on!
body
Your friend,
Mike
Name the highlighted letter part!
Heading
311 East Duke StreetStanley, N.C. 28164August 15, 2004
Dear Phil,
How has your summer been? Not too hot I hope. Did you get to visit your grandparents? Did you go on your trip to Toronto as you had hoped? They say Toronto is a beautiful city.
This is my second season at Camp Bellaire. I just passed my swimming test. Now I can swim out to the raft and also use the boats. To pass I had to jump into the water with my clothes on (as if I had just fallen out of a boat). Then I had to take them off down to my trunks, even my shoes and socks, and finally swim back to shore. It was tough, but I did it!
I’m looking forward to seeing you soon. There is lots of news to catch up on!
body
Your friend,
Mike
Name the highlighted letter part!
311 East Duke StreetStanley, N.C. 28164August 15, 2004
Dear Phil,
How has your summer been? Not too hot I hope. Did you get to visit your grandparents? Did you go on your trip to Toronto as you had hoped? They say Toronto is a beautiful city.
This is my second season at Camp Bellaire. I just passed my swimming test. Now I can swim out to the raft and also use the boats. To pass I had to jump into the water with my clothes on (as if I had just fallen out of a boat). Then I had to take them off down to my trunks, even my shoes and socks, and finally swim back to shore. It was tough, but I did it!
I’m looking forward to seeing you soon. There is lots of news to catch up on!
body
Your friend,
Mike
Name the highlighted letter part!
GreetingClick for NEXT question!
311 East Duke StreetStanley, N.C. 28164August 15, 2004
Dear Phil,
How has your summer been? Not too hot I hope. Did you get to visit your grandparents? Did you go on your trip to Toronto as you had hoped? They say Toronto is a beautiful city.
This is my second season at Camp Bellaire. I just passed my swimming test. Now I can swim out to the raft and also use the boats. To pass I had to jump into the water with my clothes on (as if I had just fallen out of a boat). Then I had to take them off down to my trunks, even my shoes and socks, and finally swim back to shore. It was tough, but I did it!
I’m looking forward to seeing you soon. There is lots of news to catch up on!
body
Your friend,
Mike
Name the highlighted letter part!
311 East Duke StreetStanley, N.C. 28164August 15, 2004
Dear Phil,
How has your summer been? Not too hot I hope. Did you get to visit your grandparents? Did you go on your trip to Toronto as you had hoped? They say Toronto is a beautiful city.
This is my second season at Camp Bellaire. I just passed my swimming test. Now I can swim out to the raft and also use the boats. To pass I had to jump into the water with my clothes on (as if I had just fallen out of a boat). Then I had to take them off down to my trunks, even my shoes and socks, and finally swim back to shore. It was tough, but I did it!
I’m looking forward to seeing you soon. There is lots of news to catch up on!
body
Your friend,
Mike
Name the highlighted letter part!
BodyClick for NEXT question!
311 East Duke StreetStanley, N.C. 28164August 15, 2004
Dear Phil,
How has your summer been? Not too hot I hope. Did you get to visit your grandparents? Did you go on your trip to Toronto as you had hoped? They say Toronto is a beautiful city.
This is my second season at Camp Bellaire. I just passed my swimming test. Now I can swim out to the raft and also use the boats. To pass I had to jump into the water with my clothes on (as if I had just fallen out of a boat). Then I had to take them off down to my trunks, even my shoes and socks, and finally swim back to shore. It was tough, but I did it!
I’m looking forward to seeing you soon. There is lots of news to catch up on!
body
Your friend,
Mike
Name the highlighted letter part!
311 East Duke StreetStanley, N.C. 28164August 15, 2004
Dear Phil,
How has your summer been? Not too hot I hope. Did you get to visit your grandparents? Did you go on your trip to Toronto as you had hoped? They say Toronto is a beautiful city.
This is my second season at Camp Bellaire. I just passed my swimming test. Now I can swim out to the raft and also use the boats. To pass I had to jump into the water with my clothes on (as if I had just fallen out of a boat). Then I had to take them off down to my trunks, even my shoes and socks, and finally swim back to shore. It was tough, but I did it!
I’m looking forward to seeing you soon. There is lots of news to catch up on!
body
Your friend,
Mike
Name the highlighted letter part!
ClosingClick for NEXT question!
311 East Duke StreetStanley, N.C. 28164August 15, 2004
Dear Phil,
How has your summer been? Not too hot I hope. Did you get to visit your grandparents? Did you go on your trip to Toronto as you had hoped? They say Toronto is a beautiful city.
This is my second season at Camp Bellaire. I just passed my swimming test. Now I can swim out to the raft and also use the boats. To pass I had to jump into the water with my clothes on (as if I had just fallen out of a boat). Then I had to take them off down to my trunks, even my shoes and socks, and finally swim back to shore. It was tough, but I did it!
I’m looking forward to seeing you soon. There is lots of news to catch up on!
body
Your friend,
Mike
Name the highlighted letter part!
311 East Duke StreetStanley, N.C. 28164August 15, 2004
Dear Phil,
How has your summer been? Not too hot I hope. Did you get to visit your grandparents? Did you go on your trip to Toronto as you had hoped? They say Toronto is a beautiful city.
This is my second season at Camp Bellaire. I just passed my swimming test. Now I can swim out to the raft and also use the boats. To pass I had to jump into the water with my clothes on (as if I had just fallen out of a boat). Then I had to take them off down to my trunks, even my shoes and socks, and finally swim back to shore. It was tough, but I did it!
I’m looking forward to seeing you soon. There is lots of news to catch up on!
body
Your friend,
Mike
Name the highlighted letter part!
SignatureClick for NEXT question!
Presentation by Barbara Cloninger-June, 2004
Quiz included by Vanda Sue Bell-September, 2005