And make it memorable How to write a letter

A written or printed communication directed to an individual. What is a Letter?

7 Cs of effective communciation  Concise  Correct  Clear  Courteous  Conversational  Convincing  Complete

Date - begin writing at the center of page Salutation – skip two lines after the date Body - indent first line (one finger on theme paper or 5 spaces on computer) Closing - should be lined up with the date. Is at the end of the letter. Signature - should be lined up with closing and date Parts of an informal letter

January 30, 2014 Date is written out - no abbreviations beginning at center of the page.

Most common one is “Dear” For ex: Dear Monsignor O’Doherty, Note: it is followed by a comma. Salutation

Introduction Body Conclusion Contents of an informal letter

Lets the reader know why you are writing to them. Introduction

The main message with any details you want to get across. Body

Wrap everything up. Summarize the main idea. Conclusion

Skip two lines and line it up with the date at the top of the letter. Use one of the following: Sincerely, With gratitude, Kindest regards, Respectfully, Yours truly, Complimentary closing

Watch for all of the elements of a letter Sample letter

November 15, 1998 Dear Dr. Harrison, I would like to write to you a letter of appreciation thanking you for all of the wonderful things you have done for Southfield Middle School in the last two years. You have made a significant impact on our school in such a short time. The whole city was well aware of this when we won the Blue Ribbon Award last April. I really enjoy seeing your smiling face in the morning as I am getting off the bus. I always know when you are sick or out of town because those are the only days I do not see you on the sidewalk. I also liked how you have rearranged the lunch schedule. Prior to your coming, students were eating lunch very late in the afternoon, even as late as 1:45. With your new system everyone is finished eating by 1:00, and the students are very happy.

I love it when you come to our Saturday 7th–8th grade basketball games. We all seem to play a little harder knowing you’re watching. I know you work long hours at Southfield Middle, but I want to tell you that it is worth it. You have made our school a finer place. I hope you stay for many more years. Sincerely, Steven Daniel

Write a letter that shows your appreciation to: Monsignor Sr. Margaret Your parents Spread a little sunshine

Use checklist in the back of your notebooks and make any changes needed. Content Edit

Use checklist in the back of your notebook. It’s always a good idea to have someone look it over for you to catch the errors you may not have noticed. Copyedit and Proofread

Write final draft of letter using : A clean sheet of paper Correct format Neat and legiblehandwriting Publish

January 30, 2014 Sincerely, Leticia McGillicuddy Dear Sr. Margaret, On the occasion of Catholic Schools week I would like to express my....