Letter Punctuation Created by Andrea White 2nd Grade

Letters have five parts. date greeting body closing signature

This is an example of a letter. March 6, 2007 Dear Grandma, I had a great time in Disneyworld. We saw so many different rides, shows, and characters. My favorite ride was Space Mountain. It was a roller coaster in the dark. It looked like we were riding in space. I wish you could have gone with us. It was a great vacation. Your grandson, Luke

Let’s look at the five different parts March 6, 2007 Dear Grandma, [ I had a great time in Disneyworld. We saw so many different rides, shows, and characters. My favorite ride was Space Mountain. It was a roller coaster in the dark. It looked like we were riding in space. I wish you could have gone with us. It was a great vacation.] Your grandson, Luke Date Greeting Body Closing Signature

Greetings are who the letter is written to. Dear Sally, Dear Uncle Lee, Dear Grandpa, Dear James, Dear Mom,

There is a comma ( , ) after the greeting of a letter. Dear Sally, Dear Uncle Lee, Dear Grandpa, Dear James, Dear Mom,

Closings come before the name of who wrote the letter. Your friend, Sincerely, Your son, Yours truly, With many thanks,

Put a comma ( , ) after the closing. Your friend, Sincerely, Your son, Yours truly, With many thanks,

Read the greeting or closing Read the greeting or closing. Tell which one it is and where commas belong. Dear Dad Greeting--- Dear Dad,

Your niece Closing---- Your niece,

Dear Sam Greeting--- Dear Sam,

Your daughter Closing--- Your daughter,

With love Closing--- With love,

Dear Mrs. Clark Greeting--- Dear Mrs. Clark,

Let’s review….. Put a comma after the greeting of a letter. Put a comma after the closing.