📝 Part 1: Letter Parts Knowledge

1. What are the three main parts of a letter?

Salutation, body, closing

Header, middle, footer

Beginning, story, ending

Title, paragraph, signature

2. Which of these are examples of salutations? (Check all that apply)

Dear Sarah,

Hello there!

Yours sincerely,

Hi friend,

3. Which closing would be most appropriate for a formal letter?

Love ya!

Yours sincerely,

See you later,

Bye!

4. The main message of a letter is found in the:

Salutation

Body

Closing

Signature

✍️ Part 2: Letter Analysis

5. Read this sample letter and label its parts:

Sample Letter:

Dear Alex,

I hope you are doing well! I wanted to tell you about my trip to Vancouver last weekend. We visited the aquarium and saw amazing sea otters. The weather was perfect at 22°C. I can't wait to hear about your adventures too!

Best wishes,
Jordan

Salutation: ________________

Body begins with: ________________

Closing: ________________

6. Why do you think the writer chose "Dear Alex" as the salutation?

7. Suggest two different closings that would work well for a penpal letter:

1. ________________

2. ________________

🎯 Part 3: Purpose and Audience

8. Match each type of letter with its most appropriate salutation by drawing lines:

Letter to your best friend

Letter to a school principal

Letter to a new penpal

Dear Mr. Thompson,

Hey buddy!

Dear friend,

9. Explain how knowing your audience (who you're writing to) affects the language you use in a letter:

10. Think about writing to a penpal. List three facts about yourself you might share in your first letter:

1. ________________________________

2. ________________________________

3. ________________________________

Letter Writing Structure Basics

Letter Writing Structure Basics

📝 Part 1: Letter Parts Knowledge

✍️ Part 2: Letter Analysis

🎯 Part 3: Purpose and Audience

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