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Letter Writing

Why do people write letters?

Some reasons why we write letters: Apply or resign from jobs Say thank you Express sympathy Compliment or complain to a business Share opinions Persuade or influence others Inform others about events or services Stay in contact with others Apply for college or scholarships

What types of letters? Formal: Informal: Also called business letters Done on 8 x 11 sheet of paper Folded three times Specific Structure Use a business envelope for letter Informal: Sent to friend and relatives or people that you know well. Could be on a card, stationary, any size of paper. Casual

Formal Letter

Elements Return Address: this is your address!!!! Date: name, street address, city, state, zip code SKIP a Line Date: month, day, year SKIP a line Inside Address: name, title, street address, city, state, zip code

Elements Salutation: Body of Letter: Closing: Signature: Dear Mr. Anderson, To Whom It May Concern: Dear Sir: Dear Madam: SKIP a LINE Body of Letter: 1st paragraph/sentence should include the purpose of the letter Examples: I am writing to apply for……. I would like to request……. Closing: Sincerely, Regards, Best wishes, Kind regards, Yours truly, SKIP 4 LINES Signature: 4 full spaces to sign your name Typed name of letter writer

Differences Formal: Informal: Address top right Include telephone number or email Address of person receiving on left side Date Greeting Message Complimentary close Signature Typed name Informal: Sender’s address should be on the top right hand corner Informal greeting: Dear, hi, greetings Casual complimentary close: love, with thanks, see you soon.

Ideas for body of a letter….. Beginning of letter: I am writing to inform you …. I am pleased to inform you that….. I am sorry to inform you that…. Thank you for …… I am grateful for …… I am writing to request…… End of letter: Thank you for your time. I appreciate your help. I look forward to hearing from you…. Please let me know as soon as you can.

Assignment #1 - Write a Formal Letter Ideas: Request information from a company. Complain about bad service you received at a store or on the phone. Complimentary letter to a company about an employee that helped you. Request to a professional sports team for team gear or tickets or tour. Write to the mayor asking to put a stop sign in on a street. Write to the Superintendent to ask about an earlier or later start time. Write to the bus company to change the bus route.