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EXPOSITOR
A WRITING A LET TER
There are many reasons to write LETTERS: to thank someone, to persuade,
to complain, or to keep in touch when someone is away. Sometimes, writing
a letter is better than calling or emailing. A LETTER has these parts:
• Heading – your address & the date
• Greeting – Dear ...,
• Body – your message
• Closing & Signature – Sincerely, ...
WARM UP Number each of the below according to parts of a LETTER on the
right.
a. Dear Mr. Jones, 1. Heading
2. Greeting,
b. Sincerely,
Cathy Body:
Your message
c. 101 Main Street
Portland, OR 97204 3. Closing,
July 20, 2010 Signature
SAMPLE
144 W. 3rd Street
Billings, MT 30303
April 2, 2010
Dear Sal,
I am so excited! Our family will be visiting your city this summer.
Maybe we can meet and have dinner. We would all enjoy seeing you.
I’ll call you with the details! Sincerely,
Joey
62 ✷ Part II
A WRITING A LET TER
There are many reasons to write LETTERS: to thank someone, to persuade,
to complain, or to keep in touch when someone is away. Sometimes, writing
a letter is better than calling or emailing. A LETTER has these parts:
• Heading – your address & the date
• Greeting – Dear ...,
• Body – your message
• Closing & Signature – Sincerely, ...
WARM UP Number each of the below according to parts of a LETTER on the
right.
a. Dear Mr. Jones, 1. Heading
2. Greeting,
b. Sincerely,
Cathy Body:
Your message
c. 101 Main Street
Portland, OR 97204 3. Closing,
July 20, 2010 Signature
SAMPLE
144 W. 3rd Street
Billings, MT 30303
April 2, 2010
Dear Sal,
I am so excited! Our family will be visiting your city this summer.
Maybe we can meet and have dinner. We would all enjoy seeing you.
I’ll call you with the details! Sincerely,
Joey
62 ✷ Part II
