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.