1. Writing a Friendly Letter Understanding the five parts

2. Five Parts of a Friendly Letter / Heading / Greeting / Body / Closing / Signature / Heading / Greeting / Body / Closing / Signature

3. Heading / The heading includes the writer’s address and the date. 120 Tulip Street San Diego, CA 92105 December 5, 2005 / The heading includes the writer’s address and the date. 120 Tulip Street San Diego, CA 92105 December 5, 2005

4. Greeting / The greeting in a letter is the writer’s way of saying “hello”. Dear Grandpa, / The greeting in a letter is the writer’s way of saying “hello”. Dear Grandpa,

5. Body / The body of the letter contains the message the writer wants to send. I am writing to thank you for my birthday present. I love my new paint set. When I grow up I want to be an artist. / The body of the letter contains the message the writer wants to send. I am writing to thank you for my birthday present. I love my new paint set. When I grow up I want to be an artist.

6. Closing / The closing in a letter is the writer’s way of saying “goodbye”. Love always, / The closing in a letter is the writer’s way of saying “goodbye”. Love always,

7. Signature / The final part of a letter is the signature. The writer’s name is written in cursive as the signature. Harrsion / The final part of a letter is the signature. The writer’s name is written in cursive as the signature. Harrsion