1. Writing a Friendly Letter
By Heidi Sabio

2. 5 parts to a letter Heading (date) Greeting (salutation) Body Closing
Signature

3. _________ _________________, ______________________________
heading
_________________,
______________________________
__________________________________
__________,
__________
greeting
body
closing
name

4. April 5, 2007
heading
greeting
Dear Grandma,
How are you doing? I just had Open House at my school. We got to show our parents around our classroom. I wish you could have been there. You would be very proud of my hero report. I worked hard on it. I miss you and can’t wait to see you next weekend.
Love,
Isaac
body
closing
signature

5. Writing Rubric *4- meets and exceeds *3-meets the standard
Demonstrates a clear understanding of the audience and purpose of a friendly letter
Includes the correct parts of a friendly letter (date, salutation, body, closing, and signature).
*3-meets the standard
Demonstrates an adequate understanding of the audience and purpose of a friendly letter
Includes the body of the friendly letter and most of the other parts (date, salutation, body, closing, and signature).
2- approaching the standard
Demonstrates a limited understanding of the audience and purpose of a friendly letter
Includes the body of the friendly letter and some of the other parts (date, salutation, body, closing, and signature).
1-below the standard
Demonstrates little or no understanding of the audience and purpose of a friendly letter
Demonstrates little or no correct usage of the parts of a friendly letter.
* passing score

6. Resources Great sites to practice letter writing