WRITING AFRIENDLY LETTER

In a friendly letter, write about the

things that interest you and the person

to whom you are writing.

BEFORE WRITINGJot down your ideas.Are you replying to a letter?What questions or comments do you need to reply to?

What new information about yourself or others do you want to include?

Remember your audience.

The Heading

1645 Mayberry LanePlymouth, England

July 3, 1621

In the upper right corner of the page, the address of the writer (you), is placed on the first two lines, and the date on which the letter was written is placed on the third.

The SalutationThe salutation begins at the left-hand margin and is placed a short distance below the heading. In a friendly letter, it is followed by a comma.

THE BODYThe body of a friendly letter is the message, what you have to say. It may begin directly below the salutation. Remember to indent the first line of each paragraph.

The ClosingThe closing for a friendly letter may be Your friend, Sincerely, Sincerely yours, or any similar phrase you like, except Yours truly, or Very truly yours which are used only in business letters. It is placed just below the final line of the body, beginning a little to the right of the middle of the page, and followed by a comma.

The SignatureThe signature of a friendly letter need only be your first name. Center it under the closing. Always write the signature by hand, even if you have typed the rest of the letter.

Are there any questions?