A quick lesson onhow to write a letter

Business Letter & Informal Letter

What differences do you notice?

• Why would you write a business letter?

• Trying to get a job• Part of your job• Writing to a bill

collector• Formal occasions

•Notice that all text is against the left hand side? This is called block format.•It is important to include:

• The date• Both addresses • A colon ( : ) after

the Salutation• A “four enter” space

for your written signature.

•When would you write an informal letter?

• E-mail• Writing to a friend or

family member• Too much text for

Twitter or a Text message

•Informal letters are often handwritten.•Important differences from business letters are:

• The salutation ends with a comma ( , )

• Paragraphs may be indented

• An address does not have to be included.

• Postscripts (P.s.) may be used.

Should your letter to James McBride be a

business letter or an informal letter?