How to write an

Informal
letter

(Modern)
Objectives

 Name the parts of a letter

 Define and label parts of a letter
 Write a friendly letter
Warm up

Model parts of a letter with the body parts

song.
Address and date is the Head
Greeting is the shoulders
Body is the stomach
Closing is the knees
Signature is the toes
 First write
your address
over here on
the right hand
side.

Now the date

Then drop down one line and write
Dear That’s over
here!
by the left hand margin.
 Pointe Larue
Matata Estate

Who is the letter Mahe

to? Seychelles

2nd February 2017

Write that here.
Dear James,

And don’t forget the comma

afterwards!
 Informal or Personal letter
(Modern)

Pointe Larue
Matata Estate
Mahe
Seychelles

2nd February 2022

Dear James,

You’re writing to a friend or relative so you can

be chatty and friendly in your opening paragraph.
In your first paragraph you could tell your friend or
relative some exciting news…

Dear James,
How are you? I hope that you are doing fine. I am writing to tell you all
about my birthday party which you were unable to attend.

In your second paragraph you could tell your friend

or relative more about the topic – Give details…

In your third paragraph you can write about your

feelings and say goodbye to your friend and ask
him/her to write you back.
 At the end of your letter, don’t forget to sign off.

Because you know them well,

say goodbye in a friendly way…

Your best friend

Nigel Finally, sign your

name.
Sometimes you may add a POSTSCRIPT at the end of your letter. You write P.S., add a note and then end it with your initials.

Format of a friendly letter

Your Address

Date

Salutation

Introduction

Development

Conclusion

Ending phrase

Closing

Signature

Name

Sometimes you may add a POSTSCRIPT at the end of your letter. You write P.S., add a note and then end it with your initials.
 House No. 24
Dan Koko
St. Louise
Mahe

29 October 2023
Dear Samia

I hope this letter finds you in the best of health. I have missed you this vacation and I
would really like to thank you for being a really good friend to me.

We have been friends since primary 1 and you have always been kind to me. Moreover
you share your food with me and we always play and hang out together at school. But
most importantly, you always cheer me up when I feel sad.

I hope you will always be my best friend, even when we go to secondary school and
beyond. I really thank you for being there for me.

I hope to hear from you soon.

Your best friend

F.G

Frenny

P.S. Mum will make cupcakes next weekend, I’ll bring one for you when school re-
opens next Monday.
What kind of things might you write in your friendly letter?

•Tell your friend about something fun you recently did.

•Congratulate your friend on a job well done for a recent
accomplishment.
•Ask your friend some questions.
(What is your favorite color? Do you have any pets? Do
you play sports? What will you do during your holiday?
etc.)
•Share about a place you visited.
•Ask for advice.
•Tell about a book you’ve just read that you think your
friend would also enjoy.

Remember to always use your best hand writing so that

your friend will be able to clearly understand what you
have written.

Can you try to write a friendly letter??

I’m sure you can do it.