Capitalization of Letter Parts Editing Invitation Capitalization of Letter Parts Day 1

Invitation to Notice Dear Mrs. LaRue, How could you do this to me? This is a PRISON, not a school! You should see the other dogs. They are BAD DOGS, Mrs. LaRue! I do not fit in. Even the journey here was a horror. I am very unhappy and may need something to chew on when I get home. Please come right away! Sincerely, Ike When writers write a letter, they have to capitalize the greeting, names, and closing. Day 1 Excerpt from Dear Mrs. LaRue Letters from Obedience School by Mark Teague, page 1

Invitation to Imitate Dear Mrs. Smith, I wanted to thank you for the birthday gift you sent me. The flowers were beautiful and the chocolates were delicious. It was so sweet of you to think of me. Sincerely, Mrs. Jones Notice that the author capitalized the greeting, names, and the closing of the letter. Day 2

Invitation to Notice Writers, when writing a letter remember to capitalize the greeting, names, and closing. Day 1