Writing a friendly letter
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The document provides instructions for writing a friendly letter, including formatting guidelines for the heading, salutation, body, closing, signature, and postscript. The heading should include the sender's address and date in the top right corner. The salutation goes below the heading and body. The closing and signature are indented below the body. An optional postscript can be added after the signature.
Writing a friendly letter
- 1. Writing a FriendlyWriting a Friendly LetterLetter
- 2. Why?Why? Friendly letters conveyFriendly letters convey personal information aboutpersonal information about ourselves.ourselves. They show caring and concernThey show caring and concern for friends and relations.for friends and relations. Taking the time to hand-writeTaking the time to hand-write a letter demonstrates oura letter demonstrates our level of caringlevel of caring
- 3. FormattingFormatting Friendly letters should beFriendly letters should be hand written.hand written. Write on the backs ofWrite on the backs of pages, if necessary.pages, if necessary.
- 4. HeadingHeading The heading includesThe heading includes youryour address and the date.address and the date. Write the heading in theWrite the heading in the upper right-hand corner,upper right-hand corner, about 1” from the top of theabout 1” from the top of the pagepage Line up the leading edges,Line up the leading edges, STOP at the margin lineSTOP at the margin line
- 5. 34 Willow Way Lincoln, RI 02865 October 1, 2002 Heading
- 6. SalutationSalutation Usually begins with the wordUsually begins with the word “Dear” and is followed by the“Dear” and is followed by the person’s name.person’s name. Place a comma after thePlace a comma after the person’s name.person’s name. Leave one blank line after theLeave one blank line after the heading.heading. Write the salutation at theWrite the salutation at the left-hand margin.left-hand margin.
- 7. 34 Willow Way Lincoln, RI 02865 October 1, 2002 Dear Jen, Salutation Skip one line Skip two lines
- 8. BodyBody The thoughts and ideas youThe thoughts and ideas you want to share.want to share. Skip one line after theSkip one line after the salutation, then single spacesalutation, then single space Indent each new paragraph.Indent each new paragraph. Keep paragraphs short forKeep paragraphs short for easy reading.easy reading.
- 9. 34 Willow Way Lincoln, RI 02865 October 1, 2002 Dear Jen, Body How are you doing? It’s been a long time since we talked. I hope you are well. What is new with you? I’ve been doing a lot of new activities. My band is playing a gig this Saturday, actually. We’re pretty good; I think it’s going to be a good show. I’m very excited! School has been going well, too. My new students are very nice, and very smart. I think we’re going to have a fun year. I hope to hear from you soon! Skip one line
- 10. ClosingClosing Skip one line, indent twice.Skip one line, indent twice. Capitalize only the first word.Capitalize only the first word. Follow with a commaFollow with a comma Common closing words:Common closing words: Love,Love, Sincerely,Sincerely, Your friend, Respectfully,Your friend, Respectfully, Regards, Yours truly,Regards, Yours truly,
- 11. 34 Willow Way Lincoln, RI 02865 October 1, 2002 Dear Jen, How are you doing? It’s been a long time since we talked. I hope you are well. What is new with you? I’ve been doing a lot of new activities. My band is playing a gig this Saturday, actually. We’re pretty good; I think it’s going to be a good show. I’m very excited! School has been going well, too. My new students are very nice, and very smart. I think we’re going to have a fun year. I hope to hear from you soon! 34 Willow Way Lincoln, RI 02865 October 1, 2002 Dear Jen, How are you doing? It’s been a long time since we talked. I hope you are well. What is new with you? I’ve been doing a lot of new activities. My band is playing a gig this Saturday, actually. We’re pretty good; I think it’s going to be a good show. I’m very excited! School has been going well, too. My new students are very nice, and very smart. I think we’re going to have a fun year. I hope to hear from you soon! Closing Sincerely, Skip one line
- 12. SignatureSignature SignSign your letter beneath youryour letter beneath your closing.closing. For friendly letters, your firstFor friendly letters, your first name is usually enough,name is usually enough, unless the person doesn’tunless the person doesn’t know you very well.know you very well.
- 13. 34 Willow Way Lincoln, RI 02865 October 1, 2002 Dear Jen, How are you doing? It’s been a long time since we talked. I hope you are well. What is new with you? I’ve been doing a lot of new activities. My band is playing a gig this Saturday, actually. We’re pretty good; I think it’s going to be a good show. I’m very excited! School has been going well, too. My new students are very nice, and very smart. I think we’re going to have a fun year. I hope to hear from you soon! Sincerely, 34 Willow Way Lincoln, RI 02865 October 1, 2002 Dear Jen, How are you doing? It’s been a long time since we talked. I hope you are well. What is new with you? I’ve been doing a lot of new activities. My band is playing a gig this Saturday, actually. We’re pretty good; I think it’s going to be a good show. I’m very excited! School has been going well, too. My new students are very nice, and very smart. I think we’re going to have a fun year. I hope to hear from you soon! 34 Willow Way Lincoln, RI 02865 October 1, 2002 Dear Jen, How are you doing? It’s been a long time since we talked. I hope you are well. What is new with you? I’ve been doing a lot of new activities. My band is playing a gig this Saturday, actually. We’re pretty good; I think it’s going to be a good show. I’m very excited! School has been going well, too. My new students are very nice, and very smart. I think we’re going to have a fun year. I hope to hear from you soon! Sincerely, SignatureJake
- 14. Post Script (P.S.)Post Script (P.S.) A postscript is an afterthoughtA postscript is an afterthought that you write at the end ofthat you write at the end of the letter.the letter. P.S. stand for the Latin wordsP.S. stand for the Latin words postpost (“after”) and(“after”) and scriptscript (“writing”).(“writing”). Skip one line after yourSkip one line after your signature, then write “P.S. - ”signature, then write “P.S. - ” at the margin.at the margin.
- 15. 34 Willow Way Lincoln, RI 02865 October 1, 2002 Dear Jen, How are you doing? It’s been a long time since we talked. I hope you are well. What is new with you? I’ve been doing a lot of new activities. My band is playing a gig this Saturday, actually. We’re pretty good; I think it’s going to be a good show. I’m very excited! School has been going well, too. My new students are very nice, and very smart. I think we’re going to have a fun year. I hope to hear from you soon! Sincerely, Jake 34 Willow Way Lincoln, RI 02865 October 1, 2002 Dear Jen, How are you doing? It’s been a long time since we talked. I hope you are well. What is new with you? I’ve been doing a lot of new activities. My band is playing a gig this Saturday, actually. We’re pretty good; I think it’s going to be a good show. I’m very excited! School has been going well, too. My new students are very nice, and very smart. I think we’re going to have a fun year. I hope to hear from you soon! Sincerely, 34 Willow Way Lincoln, RI 02865 October 1, 2002 Dear Jen, How are you doing? It’s been a long time since we talked. I hope you are well. What is new with you? I’ve been doing a lot of new activities. My band is playing a gig this Saturday, actually. We’re pretty good; I think it’s going to be a good show. I’m very excited! School has been going well, too. My new students are very nice, and very smart. I think we’re going to have a fun year. I hope to hear from you soon! 34 Willow Way Lincoln, RI 02865 October 1, 2002 Dear Jen, Sincerely, Jake P.S. P.S. – Be sure to send me a picture of your new cat! How are you doing? It’s been a long time since we talked. I hope you are well. What is new with you? I’ve been doing a lot of new activities. My band is playing a gig this Saturday, actually. We’re pretty good; I think it’s going to be a good show. I’m very excited! School has been going well, too. My new students are very nice, and very smart. I think we’re going to have a fun year. I hope to hear from you soon!
- 16. And now you!!!!And now you!!!! Once you have jottedOnce you have jotted down your ideas, you aredown your ideas, you are ready to mail it.ready to mail it.