1. How to Write a Friendly Letter

2. The Five Parts Heading: Includes your address and today’s date Greeting: Dear…. Body: The main part of the letter – could be several paragraphs Closing: Sincerely, Love, ….. Signature: Your name

3. Examples of Letters

4. Examples of what NOT to do Note that the first sentence says….”I am going to write a letter to you.”!

5. Another BAD Example Note the use of the word “very”

6. Your Turn Click on one of the following and follow the directions to write a practice letter to a classmate. letter_generator Friendly Letter

7. Credits Images from Library of Congress or American Memory Collection unless otherwise noted.