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Friendly Letter Format

Heading: The date

Greeting or salutation: Dear So-and-so, (remember your

comma!)

Introduction: This part is intended to get the person to want to

continue reading and to give the person an idea as to why

you're writing. You would usually start out talking about the

person to whom you're sending the letter (it's polite). Then you

might want to give some information about you and why

you're writing. This can all go in one paragraph, or, if it's too

long and doesn't "go" in one paragraph, make the decision to

separate it.

Body: This is the main part of the letter. It gets to the point of

why you're writing. Change paragraphs and indent each time

you change the topic you're talking about. This is the longest

part of the letter.

Conclusion: Wrap it all up.

Closing: Choose an appropriate closing, and sign your name.

Make sure this lines up with the heading. Only the first word is

capitalized. Examples: Yours truly, Sincerely……

Signature: Usually in cursive.

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