Contributor: Danielle Childers. Lesson ID: 11139
Is it fun to get letters in the mail? People like real letters! It's fun to write letters; they can make people happy! Watch a video on how to write a letter, then read along with Alex and his Mom!
Maybe you've written to Santa or a grandparent.
If you haven't written a letter, think about someone you know you would like to write a letter to!
Though people do not write letters on paper as much as they did in the past, letters are still significant.
Letters sent through the mail were the main way for people to communicate across long distances. Today, there are other ways people communicate when they are far away from each other.
If you mentioned emails, texts, phone calls, or social-media messaging, those are all correct. Yet, writing a letter is more personal, and most people appreciate receiving a letter in the mail.
When writing a letter, there is a certain format you need to follow. That means there are special parts that need to be in a letter, and there is a particular way you need to put those parts together.
As you watch the video below, listen as a mail carrier shares why writing letters is still so important today. She explains how letters are more personal than emails or texts, how they can be creative, and how they help build friendships. You'll also get a glimpse into the exciting journey your letter takes to reach its destination!
In the video, you heard about all the different ways you can personalize your letter. When writing a letter, you also need to make sure it has the right structure. This will help the person you are writing to understand your message clearly.
Here are the five key parts of a letter. Write these down so you have them handy when you’re ready to write your own letter.
Heading: This can be optional. It was not in the video. It includes your return address and the date.
Greeting: This is the salutation, like “Dear [Name],”
Body: The main part of the letter where you share your thoughts or tell your story.
Closing: A friendly way to wrap up your letter, such as “Sincerely” or “Best wishes.”
Signature: Your name, written at the end of the letter.
Now, listen to I Wanna Iguana by Karen Kaufman, a book written in letters between a boy who wants an iguana and his mom. Enjoy!
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