The document discusses the parts of a letter and provides examples. It defines a letter and its typical parts: the greeting, body, closing, signature and date. An example letter from Brian to his mom is used to label each part. The body is where the message is written. The greeting and closing are used to say hello and goodbye, while the signature shows who wrote the letter. The date helps the recipient know when it was written. The document also provides suggestions for what to include when writing an introductory letter to a pen pal.

1. WRITING A LETTER
Pen Pal Activity

2. What is a letter?
◦Definition: a written or typed communication sent in
an envelope by mail

3. Parts of a Letter
Dear Mom,
I am having so much fun at summer camp! I have
gone swimming, hiking and made a lot of great
crafts! Every night we make s’mores over the
campfire. They are yummy! I made a new friend. His
name is Peter. I miss you and dad. I love you!
Love,
Brian
July 18th 2018

4. Parts of a Letter
Dear Mom,
I am having so much fun at summer camp! I have
gone swimming, hiking and made a lot of great
crafts! Every night we make s’mores over the
campfire. They are yummy! I made a new friend. His
name is Peter. I miss you and dad. I love you!
Love,
Brian
July 18th 2018
DATE

5. Date
◦ Why is the date important?
◦ So the other person knows when you wrote the letter

6. Parts of a Letter
Dear Mom,
I am having so much fun at summer camp! I have
gone swimming, hiking and made a lot of great
crafts! Every night we make s’mores over the
campfire. They are yummy! I made a new friend. His
name is Peter. I miss you and dad. I love you!
Love,
Brian
GREETING
July 18th 2018

7. Greeting
◦ A way to say “Hello” to the person you are writing to
◦ Dear Heather,
◦ Hello Lani,
◦ Hi Kyle,
◦ Merry Christmas Karen,
◦ All of the words that are part of the greeting are usually capitalized.
◦ Can you think of any other ways to say ‘Hello’ in a letter?

8. Parts of a Letter
Dear Mom,
I am having so much fun at summer camp! I have
gone swimming, hiking and made a lot of great
crafts! Every night we make s’mores over the
campfire. They are yummy! I made a new friend. His
name is Peter. I miss you and dad. I love you!
Love,
Brian
BODY
July 18th 2018

9. Body of the Letter
◦ This is where you write your letter
◦ Contains the message
◦ Ask the other person questions
◦ Answer their questions
◦ Give some information about you

10. Parts of a Letter
Dear Mom,
I am having so much fun at summer camp! I have
gone swimming, hiking and made a lot of great
crafts! Every night we make s’mores over the
campfire. They are yummy! I made a new friend. His
name is Peter. I miss you and dad. I love you!
Love,
BrianCLOSING
July 18th 2018

11. Closing
◦ A way to say ‘Goodbye’
◦ Bye,
◦ Talk to you soon,
◦ I love you,
◦ Thank you,
◦ Remember to capitalize the first letter of the first word in the
closing
◦ Can you think of any other ways to say goodbye in a letter?

12. Parts of a Letter
Dear Mom,
I am having so much fun at summer camp! I have
gone swimming, hiking and made a lot of great
crafts! Every night we make s’mores over the
campfire. They are yummy! I made a new friend. His
name is Peter. I miss you and dad. I love you!
Love,
BrianSIGNATURE
July 18th 2018

13. Signature
◦ End of the letter
◦ Shows the reader who wrote the letter

14. Can you name this part of the letter?
Hi Mom,
I hope you are enjoying your vacation! Dad and I are doing well at home.
We can’t wait until you come back from Italy! Don’t forget our souvenirs!
I love you,
Cameron
BODY!

15. Can you name this part of the letter?
Hi Mom,
I hope you are enjoying your vacation! Dad and I are doing well at home.
We can’t wait until you come back from Italy! Don’t forget our souvenirs!
I love you,
Cameron
GREETING!

16. Can you name this part of the letter?
Hi Mom,
I hope you are enjoying your vacation! Dad and I are doing well at home.
We can’t wait until you come back from Italy! Don’t forget our souvenirs!
I love you,
Cameron SIGNATURE!

17. Match-Up Worksheet

18. PEN PALS

19. What is a pen pal?
◦A person you write letters to
◦ You get letters from this person
◦Continue to write letters to each
other

20. Pen Pal Activity
◦ Write a letter introducing yourself to someone. Share some
facts about you. Ask some questions.
◦ You will get a letter back next week from someone
◦ Make sure to include all the parts of a letter!

21. Things you can tell in your letter
◦ Name
◦ Things to do for fun
◦ Favourite food
◦ Favourite animal
◦ Brothers or sisters
◦ Favourite TV shows

22. Things you can ask in your letter
◦ Name
◦ Favourite
◦ Food
◦ Animal
◦ Colour
◦ TV show
◦ Siblings
◦ Pets