Letter Writing

Why do we write letters? To share things with friends and family To say thank you To send good wishes

Friendly Letter Writing Friendly letters have 5 parts

1) Date when the letter was written January 31, 2006

2) Greeting a way to say hello to who the letter is for January 31, 2006 Dear ________,

3) Body tells your message January 31, 2006 Dear _______, ___________________ ______________________

4) Closing a way to say goodbye Love, Sincerely Yours Truly January 31, 2006 Dear _____, ______________________ __________________________ Your friend,

5) Signature your name January 31, 2006 Dear ________, _____________________ _________________________ Your friend, Name

January 31, 2006 Dear Little Red Riding Hood, Do you like your new cape? It will keep you very warm outdoors. I had fun making it for you. Love, Grandma greeting date closing signature body

____________ date _________________, greeting _____________________________________________ body ____________________________________________________ _________________, closing __________________ your name

Plan before you write a letter Who will I write a letter to? Why am I writing a letter? What are two things I might tell about in the letter?