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Fundamentals Writing and Literature Informal Letter Writing Presentation

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The document provides instructions for writing an informal letter, including addressing the recipient, adding the date, starting with a greeting, thanking the recipient for a gift in the body, and concluding with a pleasant message and signature. Key elements are addressing the letter to the recipient, using the current date, starting with "Hi!", writing about a recent event or gift in your life in the body, and ending with a closing valediction and signature.

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Informal Letter Writing(With me, Mrs. Cannon)
What do I talk about?Current events in your lifeA specific recent eventThank someone for a gift or thoughtful act
Now that we know what to talk about, let’s talk about formatting your letter.
My name and address so Emily can write backMrs. Cannon42 Butterfly Garden RoadFelicity, PA 42756October 27, 2011Dear Emily, Hi! Hope everything is going well with you! Thank you for the lovely bracelets that you sent last week! I absolutely love them! Brown and red are two of my favorite colors to wear, and the bracelets go perfectly with practically everything in my wardrobe. I can hardly wait to wear them to school to show all of my students. I miss you so much and hope to see you soon! Yours truly, Mrs. Cannon
Skip a line. Then add today’s date so she knows when I wrote.Mrs. Cannon42 Butterfly Garden RoadFelicity, PA 42756October 27, 2011Dear Emily, Hi! Hope everything is going well with you! Thank you for the lovely bracelets that you sent last week! I absolutely love them! Brown and red are two of my favorite colors to wear, and the bracelets go perfectly with practically everything in my wardrobe. I can hardly wait to wear them to school to show all of my students. I miss you so much and hope to see you soon! Yours truly, Mrs. Cannon
Skip a line. Then add the salutation so she knows the letter is for herMrs. Cannon42 Butterfly Garden RoadFelicity, PA 42756October 27, 2011Dear Emily, Hi! Hope everything is going well with you! Thank you for the lovely bracelets that you sent last week! I absolutely love them! Brown and red are two of my favorite colors to wear, and the bracelets go perfectly with practically everything in my wardrobe. I can hardly wait to wear them to school to show all of my students. I miss you so much and hope to see you soon! Yours truly, Mrs. Cannon
Mrs. Cannon42 Butterfly Garden RoadFelicity, PA 42756October 27, 2011Dear Emily, Hi! Hope everything is going well with you! Thank you for the lovely bracelets that you sent last week! I absolutely love them! Brown and red are two of my favorite colors to wear, and the bracelets go perfectly with practically everything in my wardrobe. I can hardly wait to wear them to school to show all of my students. I miss you so much and hope to see you soon! Yours truly, Mrs. Cannon Skip another line. Starting with a “Hi!” makes the letter sound conversational.
Mrs. Cannon42 Butterfly Garden RoadFelicity, PA 42756October 27, 2011Dear Emily, Hi! Hope everything is going well with you! Thank you for the lovely bracelets that you sent last week! I absolutely love them! Brown and red are two of my favorite colors to wear, and the bracelets go perfectly with practically everything in my wardrobe. I can hardly wait to wear them to school to show all of my students. I miss you so much and hope to see you soon! Yours truly, Mrs. Cannon The body of the letter tells her why I’m writing: to thank her for a gift.
Mrs. Cannon42 Butterfly Garden RoadFelicity, PA 42756October 27, 2011Dear Emily, Hi! Hope everything is going well with you! Thank you for the lovely bracelets that you sent last week! I absolutely love them! Brown and red are two of my favorite colors to wear, and the bracelets go perfectly with practically everything in my wardrobe. I can hardly wait to wear them to school to show all of my students. I miss you so much and hope to see you soon! Yours truly, Mrs. Cannon I conclude with something pleasant
Mrs. Cannon42 Butterfly Garden RoadFelicity, PA 42756October 27, 2011Dear Emily, Hi! Hope everything is going well with you! Thank you for the lovely bracelets that you sent last week! I absolutely love them! Brown and red are two of my favorite colors to wear, and the bracelets go perfectly with practically everything in my wardrobe. I can hardly wait to wear them to school to show all of my students. I miss you so much and hope to see you soon! Yours truly, Mrs. Cannon Skip a line. Then I end the letter with my signature.
Other options for ending a letterSincerely, Mrs. CannonYour truly, Mrs. CannonYour friend, Mrs. CannonLove, Mrs. Cannon
Congratulations! Now you know how to write an informal letter! Let me know if you have any questions!

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Fundamentals Writing and Literature Informal Letter Writing Presentation

  • 1. Informal Letter Writing(With me, Mrs. Cannon)
  • 2. What do I talk about?Current events in your lifeA specific recent eventThank someone for a gift or thoughtful act
  • 3. Now that we know what to talk about, let’s talk about formatting your letter.
  • 4. My name and address so Emily can write backMrs. Cannon42 Butterfly Garden RoadFelicity, PA 42756October 27, 2011Dear Emily, Hi! Hope everything is going well with you! Thank you for the lovely bracelets that you sent last week! I absolutely love them! Brown and red are two of my favorite colors to wear, and the bracelets go perfectly with practically everything in my wardrobe. I can hardly wait to wear them to school to show all of my students. I miss you so much and hope to see you soon! Yours truly, Mrs. Cannon
  • 5. Skip a line. Then add today’s date so she knows when I wrote.Mrs. Cannon42 Butterfly Garden RoadFelicity, PA 42756October 27, 2011Dear Emily, Hi! Hope everything is going well with you! Thank you for the lovely bracelets that you sent last week! I absolutely love them! Brown and red are two of my favorite colors to wear, and the bracelets go perfectly with practically everything in my wardrobe. I can hardly wait to wear them to school to show all of my students. I miss you so much and hope to see you soon! Yours truly, Mrs. Cannon
  • 6. Skip a line. Then add the salutation so she knows the letter is for herMrs. Cannon42 Butterfly Garden RoadFelicity, PA 42756October 27, 2011Dear Emily, Hi! Hope everything is going well with you! Thank you for the lovely bracelets that you sent last week! I absolutely love them! Brown and red are two of my favorite colors to wear, and the bracelets go perfectly with practically everything in my wardrobe. I can hardly wait to wear them to school to show all of my students. I miss you so much and hope to see you soon! Yours truly, Mrs. Cannon
  • 7. Mrs. Cannon42 Butterfly Garden RoadFelicity, PA 42756October 27, 2011Dear Emily, Hi! Hope everything is going well with you! Thank you for the lovely bracelets that you sent last week! I absolutely love them! Brown and red are two of my favorite colors to wear, and the bracelets go perfectly with practically everything in my wardrobe. I can hardly wait to wear them to school to show all of my students. I miss you so much and hope to see you soon! Yours truly, Mrs. Cannon Skip another line. Starting with a “Hi!” makes the letter sound conversational.
  • 8. Mrs. Cannon42 Butterfly Garden RoadFelicity, PA 42756October 27, 2011Dear Emily, Hi! Hope everything is going well with you! Thank you for the lovely bracelets that you sent last week! I absolutely love them! Brown and red are two of my favorite colors to wear, and the bracelets go perfectly with practically everything in my wardrobe. I can hardly wait to wear them to school to show all of my students. I miss you so much and hope to see you soon! Yours truly, Mrs. Cannon The body of the letter tells her why I’m writing: to thank her for a gift.
  • 9. Mrs. Cannon42 Butterfly Garden RoadFelicity, PA 42756October 27, 2011Dear Emily, Hi! Hope everything is going well with you! Thank you for the lovely bracelets that you sent last week! I absolutely love them! Brown and red are two of my favorite colors to wear, and the bracelets go perfectly with practically everything in my wardrobe. I can hardly wait to wear them to school to show all of my students. I miss you so much and hope to see you soon! Yours truly, Mrs. Cannon I conclude with something pleasant
  • 10. Mrs. Cannon42 Butterfly Garden RoadFelicity, PA 42756October 27, 2011Dear Emily, Hi! Hope everything is going well with you! Thank you for the lovely bracelets that you sent last week! I absolutely love them! Brown and red are two of my favorite colors to wear, and the bracelets go perfectly with practically everything in my wardrobe. I can hardly wait to wear them to school to show all of my students. I miss you so much and hope to see you soon! Yours truly, Mrs. Cannon Skip a line. Then I end the letter with my signature.
  • 11. Other options for ending a letterSincerely, Mrs. CannonYour truly, Mrs. CannonYour friend, Mrs. CannonLove, Mrs. Cannon
  • 12. Congratulations! Now you know how to write an informal letter! Let me know if you have any questions!