Writing a Formal Letter

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Writing a Formal Letter

Quick Review What are the 6 Parts of a Business Letter? Who might you write a business letter to? What do you say in the Salutation? What do you say in the Closing? How many spaces do you skip from the Closing to the Signature? Do you need to type the final draft? When is the final draft due?

Addresses Altadena Salutation: Altadena Middle School To Whom It May Concern: 14620 S Desert Foothills Parkway Phoenix, AZ 85048 School Board AZ State Senate Governing Board Capitol Complex Kyrene School District 1700 West Washington 8700 S Kyrene Road Phoenix, AZ 85007-2890 Tempe, AZ 85284

Peer Editing Highlight the parts of the letter (hint: there should be 6 parts highlighted) Editing: search for punctuation, grammar, spelling, capitalization, etc… Proofreading: check for formality (Does it seem formal & polite?) Write 2 CELEBRATIONS!  Write 2 SUGGESTIONS! 

Final Draft Due MONDAY! Turn in Final Draft on Monday!!!! If typed, print & then sign in between closing & signature. If written, make sure to sign your name in between the closing & signature. You will be graded on the format of a letter, the 6 traits, & 3 paragraphs.