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What should the letter writer include after their chosen closing, before their signature?
What should the letter writer include after their chosen closing, before their signature?
What is the purpose of making a list of points before writing the letter?
What is the purpose of making a list of points before writing the letter?
Why is it suggested that writers include a postscript in their letters?
Why is it suggested that writers include a postscript in their letters?
What is the purpose of a proofread pass at the end of writing a letter?
What is the purpose of a proofread pass at the end of writing a letter?
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Why do many people not save their envelopes when receiving mail?
Why do many people not save their envelopes when receiving mail?
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What should be included in the body of a letter according to the text?
What should be included in the body of a letter according to the text?
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What does having a pen pal allow children to practice?
What does having a pen pal allow children to practice?
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Why should a writer begin by drafting a list of points they want to discuss in their letter?
Why should a writer begin by drafting a list of points they want to discuss in their letter?
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What serves as an outline for the writer before they begin writing the body of the letter?
What serves as an outline for the writer before they begin writing the body of the letter?
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Why is it important for the writer to include a closing and signature at the end of the letter?
Why is it important for the writer to include a closing and signature at the end of the letter?
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What could be included after the final signature in a letter?
What could be included after the final signature in a letter?
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What is the purpose of including a postscript in a letter?
What is the purpose of including a postscript in a letter?
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Why should a writer make at least one proofread pass at the end of writing a letter?
Why should a writer make at least one proofread pass at the end of writing a letter?
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What should a writer do immediately after drafting a list of points to discuss in their letter?
What should a writer do immediately after drafting a list of points to discuss in their letter?
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What allows children to practice the skill of writing a friendly letter according to the text?
What allows children to practice the skill of writing a friendly letter according to the text?
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What does the writer need to choose before putting their signature on the letter?
What does the writer need to choose before putting their signature on the letter?
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What step should precede making a list of points to discuss in a letter according to the text?
What step should precede making a list of points to discuss in a letter according to the text?
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'Best wishes' is an example of what element in a friendly letter?
'Best wishes' is an example of what element in a friendly letter?
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Study Notes
What is a Friendly Letter?
- A friendly letter is a type of letter written to someone you already know, such as friends and family, to keep in touch.
- It is a personal way to communicate with others, requiring effort and a personal touch.
- Friendly letters can be exchanged with people you have never met, in a pen pal style of letter writing.
Format of a Friendly Letter
- A friendly letter consists of six parts, but only the first five are required.
- The six parts are: heading, greeting, body, closing, signature, and postscript.
Heading
- The heading typically includes the sender's mailing address and the date of the letter.
- The date is important because it may take a while for the letter to reach its destination.
- Including the date helps the reader know how up-to-date the information is.
Greeting
- The greeting usually starts with "Dear [person's name]".
- The sender can be more specific with the greeting since they know who they are writing to.
- This is different from a business letter, which might start with "To Whom It May Concern".
Body
- The body of the letter includes all the information the writer wants to convey to the reader.
- It is divided into an introduction, body, and conclusion.
- The length of the body can vary depending on the type of letter.
- The body often closes with a request to write back.
Closing
- The closing is one of the final parts of a friendly letter.
- Examples of closings include "Best regards", "Warmly", "Truly", "Best wishes", and "Sincerely".
- Most people have a favorite way to close their letters and tend to stick to it.
- The closing should be optimistic.
Signature
- If possible, the writer should include their signature.
- A signature provides a more personalized touch than typing the name.
- This is especially important in friendly letters.
Postscript
- A postscript (P.S.) is used to include additional information that doesn't fit in the body of the letter.
- It is often used to ask a question or provide a final thought.
- The writer can include a postscript if they want to add something extra.
Example of a Friendly Letter
- The example letter includes a heading with the sender's address and date.
- The greeting is "Dear Bobby".
- The body is divided into five paragraphs, including an introduction, body, and conclusion.
- The letter closes with "Best regards" and includes a postscript asking about the driver's test.
How to Write a Friendly Letter
- Follow these six steps to write a friendly letter:
- Decide who you are writing to.
- Put your address at the top of the page.
- Write a greeting.
- Write the body of the letter.
- Close the letter.
- Sign your name and add a postscript if needed.
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Learn about the characteristics and purposes of friendly letters, commonly used when writing to friends, family, or pen pals. Discover how personal letters differ from other forms of communication such as social media and email.
