1. Business Letter vs. Friendly Letters
How To Write Them…
How to Address an Envelope

2. Business Letters

3. What is a Business Letter?
A business letter is a formal way to communicate with a company or business.

4. Business Letter Rules
In a business letter neatness counts (spelling and grammar).
A business letter is organized in a very specific way, following an exact format.

5. Business Letter Rules
A business letter is written in formal English (no slang or casual chat).
All parts of a business letter are “justified” on the left side– meaning no indentation.

6. 3. Name and title of the Person you are writing to
Name of Letter Writer
Address
City, State Zip Code
Date
Name of Recipient
Formal Title
Salutation:
Body of Letter
Complimentary Closing.
Closing,
Your Signature
Your typed name
1. YOUR Return Address
2. Month, Date, Year
3. Name and title of the Person you are writing to
4. Address of the Person you are writing to
5. Formal Greeting; followed by a COLON!
6. State your Purpose and Give Details
7. Thank you for your time, etc…
8. Formal Closing– Sincerely, Regards,
Yours truly, From - followed by a COMMA!

7. Friendly Letters

8. What is a Friendly Letter?
A friendly letter is a letter that you write to someone who is close to you; you know this person personally.

9. Friendly Letter Rules
In a friendly letter, the set-up is a little different from a business letter.
a. Not all parts are left justified.
In a friendly letter, you may use slang and casual language.

10. Friendly Letter Rules
In a friendly letter, you should still use good grammar and spelling.

11. Example of a Friendly Letter
Your Name
Your Address
City, State Zip Code
Date
Greeting,
Body of Letter
Closing,
1. YOUR Return Address
2. No formal way to write it
3. Informal Greeting-- Dear, Hello, etc… followed by a COMMA!
Info you want your friend/relative
to know
Informal Closing– Bye, Love, See You
Later, Write Soon - followed by a COMMA!