The document defines the five parts of a personal letter: heading, greeting, body, closing, and signature line. The heading includes the date and sometimes the writer's address. The greeting and closing can be formal or informal depending on the recipient. The body should be at least two paragraphs. The document then provides a writing assignment asking the reader to write three paragraphs about letters they have received/written and two people they could write to now.

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2. November 29, 2010 Letter Writing Terms Definitions Personal letter Generally written to a friend or relative—there are five parts to a personal letter

3. November 29, 2010 Letter Writing Terms Definitions Personal letter Generally written to a friend or relative—there are five parts to a personal letter Heading This goes in the upper right hand corner. It always includes the date, sometimes includes the writer’s address.

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5. November 29, 2010 Letter Writing Terms Definitions Personal letter Generally written to a friend or relative—there are five parts to a personal letter Heading This goes in the upper right hand corner. It always includes the date, sometimes includes the writer’s address. Greeting This always ends with a comma Formal= Dear______, Informal=Hi _______,

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7. November 29, 2010 Letter Writing Terms definitions Body Heart of the letter—it should be at least two paragraphs

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9. November 29, 2010 Letter Writing Terms definitions Body Heart of the letter—it should be at least two paragraphs Closing Ends with a comma Formal=Sincerely, Informal=Your friend, Love, Best wishes,

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11. November 29, 2010 Letter Writing Terms definitions Body Heart of the letter—it should be at least two paragraphs Closing Ends with a comma Formal=Sincerely, Informal=Your friend, Love, Best wishes, Signature line Your signature

12. Writing Assignment Write three paragraphs Paragraph one-write about any letters or cards you have received or written Paragraph two-write about someone you could write to right now, include what you would write about Paragraph three-same as paragraph two, but another person