1. Writing a Friendly Letter
Mrs. Bromley
2nd Grade

2. Purpose “If you want to write a note Or tell someone about your day,
Try writing a friendly letter.
It’s a quick and easy way!”

3. Parts 1 and 2 Start with the heading,
Including the month, day, and year.
Then add the salutation,
Which usually begins with Dear.

4. Part 1: Heading
Example:
November 5, 2007

5. Part 2: Opening (Salutation)
Example:
Dear Elves,

6. Part 3 The body is next, A really important part.
Share a story, ask a question,
Or say what’s in your heart.

7. Part 3: The Body Example:
Thank you so much for making all the shoes. You have been so very kind to me and my wife.

8. Parts 4 and 5 The closing uses words Like Sincerely or Your friend,
And with your signature,
Your letter has come to an end.

9. Part 4: The Closing Examples: Your friend, Sincerely, Yours truly,
From,
Love,

10. Part 5: Signature
Example:
The Shoemaker

11. Conclusion Don’t forget to proofread it
So your work will look even better
Now you’re done, my friend.
You’ve written a friendly letter.

12. Proofread Your Letter: Fix the 9 mistakes!
november,
dear elves
thank you so much for making all the shoes. you have been so very kind to me and my wife.
Your Friend,
The shoemaker

13. Check Your Final Copy Did you find them all?
November 5, 2007
Dear Elves,
Thank you so much for making all the shoes. You have been so very kind to me and my wife.
Your friend,
The Shoemaker