Letter Writing Flashcards

Grade 2 · English · Flashcards

Study the five parts of a friendly letter and letter-writing rules.

Flashcards

heading: Writer's address and date — top right of the letter
greeting/salutation: 'Dear [name],' — opens the letter, followed by a comma
body: The main paragraphs — everything you want to say
closing: 'Your friend,' / 'Sincerely,' / 'With love,' — ends the message, followed by a comma
signature: Your name written below the closing
five parts: Heading → Greeting → Body → Closing → Signature
comma after greeting: 'Dear Emma,' — always a comma after the name, not a period
comma after closing: 'Sincerely,' — always a comma after the closing word
friendly letter: A personal letter written to someone you know
purpose of a letter: To share news, say thank you, ask questions, or stay in touch
formal vs. friendly closing: Friendly: 'With love,' / Formal: 'Sincerely yours,'
letter format: The specific arrangement of the five parts on the page