Writing a Friendly LetterWriting a Friendly Letter

Understanding the five parts

Understanding the five parts

Five Parts of a Friendly LetterFive Parts of a Friendly Letter

Heading Greeting Body Closing Signature

Heading Greeting Body Closing Signature

HeadingHeading The heading includes the writer’s

address and the date.

120 Tulip StreetSan Diego, CA

92105December 5, 2005

The heading includes the writer’s address and the date.

120 Tulip StreetSan Diego, CA

92105December 5, 2005

GreetingGreeting

The greeting in a letter is the writer’s way of saying “hello”.

Dear Grandpa,

The greeting in a letter is the writer’s way of saying “hello”.

Dear Grandpa,

BodyBody The body of the letter contains the

message the writer wants to send.

I am writing to thank you for my birthday present. I love my new paint set. When I grow up I want to be an artist.

The body of the letter contains the message the writer wants to send.

I am writing to thank you for my birthday present. I love my new paint set. When I grow up I want to be an artist.

ClosingClosing

The closing in a letter is the writer’s way of saying “goodbye”.

Love always,

The closing in a letter is the writer’s way of saying “goodbye”.

Love always,

SignatureSignature

The final part of a letter is the signature. The writer’s name is written in cursive as the signature.

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The final part of a letter is the signature. The writer’s name is written in cursive as the signature.

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