How to Write a Letter

By: Megan Dunkle

Why write letters? We are going to practice writing! Everyone loves receiving hand-written letters

Kinds of Letters A Thank you letter An invitation Pen pal Letter, or just writing to someone to talk

or see how they are.

Heading We start out with a heading or a salutation at the

top of the page for example “Dear Mom” is how you would

start a letter to your mom.

The Body The part where you write the message you want

to send. After the greeting you will come down a few lines

and start your message Example: “I miss you so much.” Don’t forget your ending marks!

Closing The way you end your letter at the bottom Skip a few spaces after the body of the letter and

that is where the closing goes. Common examples are yours truly, with love,

sincerely

Your Name After your closing you need to write your

signature below it. Sign your full name in cursive Example: Megan Dunkle

Sending it! Place the letter in an envelop and seal it up On the top left corner of the back of the envelop

right your name and address.That is called the return address

In the middle of the back of the envelop you will write the name and address of the person you are sending it to, so the mail man knows where to take it.