Transcript How to write a letter - Epiphany Catholic School

How to write a letter
And make it memorable
What is a Letter?
A written or printed communication
directed to an individual.
7 Cs of effective communciation
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Concise
Correct
Clear
Courteous
Conversational
Convincing
Complete
Parts of an informal letter
• Date
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- begin writing at the center of page
Salutation – skip two lines after the date
Body
- indent first line (one finger on
theme paper or 5 spaces on computer)
Closing - should be lined up with the date. Is at the end of the
letter.
Signature - should be lined up with closing and date
Date is written out - no abbreviations
beginning at center of the page.
January 30, 2014
Salutation
Most common one is “Dear”
For ex:
Dear Monsignor O’Doherty,
Note: it is followed by a comma.
Contents of an informal letter
•Introduction
•Body
•Conclusion
Introduction
Lets the reader know why you are writing to them.
Body
The main message with any details you
want to get across.
Conclusion
Wrap everything up. Summarize the main idea.
Complimentary closing
Skip two lines and line it up with the date at the top of the
letter.
Use one of the following:
Sincerely,
With gratitude,
Kindest regards,
Respectfully,
Yours truly,
Sample letter
Watch for all of the elements of a letter
November 15, 1998
Dear Dr. Harrison,
I would like to write to you a letter of appreciation thanking you
for all of the wonderful things you have done for Southfield Middle
School in the last two years.You have made a significant impact on our
school in such a short time. The whole city was well aware of
this when we won the Blue Ribbon Award last April.
I really enjoy seeing your smiling face in the morning as I am
getting off the bus. I always know when you are sick or out of town
because those are the only days I do not see you on the sidewalk.
I also liked how you have rearranged the lunch schedule. Prior to
your coming, students were eating lunch very late in the afternoon,
even as late as 1:45. With your new system everyone is finished eating
by 1:00, and the students are very happy.
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I love it when you come to our Saturday 7th–8th grade
basketball games. We all seem to play a little harder knowing
you’re watching.
I know you work long hours at Southfield Middle, but I want
to tell you that it is worth it.
You have made our school a finer place. I hope you stay for
many more years.
Sincerely,
Steven Daniel
Spread a little sunshine
Write a letter that shows your
appreciation to:
Monsignor
Sr. Margaret
Your parents
Content Edit
Use checklist in the back of your
notebooks and make any changes needed.
Copyedit and Proofread
Use checklist in the back of your
notebook.
It’s always a good idea to have someone
look it over for you to catch the errors
you may not have noticed.
Publish
Write final draft of letter using :
A clean sheet of paper
Correct format
Neat and legiblehandwriting
January 30, 2014
Dear Sr. Margaret,
On the occasion of Catholic Schools week I would
like to express my . . . .
Sincerely,
Leticia McGillicuddy