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Writing friendly letters is a great way to stay in touch with friends! Friendly letters consist of five main parts: the Heading, Salutation, Body, Closing, and Signature. The Heading can include your address and the date but is not necessary in casual letters. Start your letter with a warm greeting using "Dear" followed by the recipient's name. In the Body, share your news and thoughts. Conclude with a warm Closing and your Signature. Follow these guidelines to create heartfelt letters that your friends will cherish!
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Writing Friendly Letters A Write On Activity
Friendly letters have five parts: • The Heading • The Salutation (greeting) • The Body • The Closing • The Signature
Heading The Heading • The heading can include your address and the date. In casual, friendly letters your address is not necessary. (single spaced) 508 Bluebird Street Clarksville, Ohio January 5, 2004
Greeting The Salutation (greeting) • Dear_________. The blank is for the name of the person you are writing. After you write the person's name you put a comma ( , ). (Double spaced after address) 508 Bluebird Street Clarksville, Ohio January 5, 2004 Dear Susan,
Body The Body • The body of the letter is the information you are writing in your letter. (Double-spaced after heading; single spaced paragraphs) 508 Bluebird Street Clarksville, Ohio January 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.
Closing The Closing • The Closing: In the closing the first word is capitalized and you put a comma after the last word. (Double-spaced after last paragraph) Some examples of closings are: Sincerely, Your friend, Love, Very truly yours, 508 Bluebird Street Clarksville, Ohio January 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,
Signature Your Signature • This is your name. It goes under the closing. (Double-spaced after closing.) 508 Bluebird Street Clarksville, Ohio January 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