Letter Writing Primary 5

English Language.

Topic : Letter Writing.

Class : Primary 5

When writing observe all your punctuation marks.

1. You use capital

letters to start

sentences and

name of proper

nouns.

1. Full stops (.) at the

end of a sentence.

1. Comma (,) that

separates words or

phrases..

Letter Writing

Letter writing is a means of communication that involves the use of pen and piece of paper as the media of communication

Types of Letters

1. Formal letter : This is the type of letter that you write to boss in your office

1. Semi formal letter : This is the type of letter that you write to senior friend like your teacher

1. Informal Letter : This is the type of letter to your write to your close friends

Points To Note When Writing Letters To Close Friends

1. Address of the sender must be written at the right topmost corner of the piece of paper

1. Date must be written immediately under the address

1. Greetings which may be Dear…….. (mention your friend’s name)

1. Exchange of compliments like

How are you doing

How is everything

How are you etc

1. Say the reason for writing the letter eg

The purpose of writing this letter is……….. Or

The reason for writing This letter is……….. Or

The aim of writing this letter is……

1. Conclusion: You may end the letter by saying

I hope…….. Or

I think…….. Or

I believe…… Or

I know……….. etc

1. Let your friend know who has written the letter by saying

Your loving……… (write your name) or

Your beautiful friend (write your name)

Your precious………

(write your name)

Assignment

Write letter to your friend

inviting him/her to your birthday party that will come up on two weeks from now