How to Write a Friendly Letter

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

English Language Arts

Grade(s)

4

Overview

In this video, students learn why we write friendly letters, as well as how to properly write one.

English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 4

ELA21.4.40

Compose friendly and formal letters using appropriate elements, including date, greeting, body, and a signature.

UP:ELA21.4.40

Vocabulary

  • Friendly letter
  • Formal letter
  • Date
  • Greeting
  • Body
  • Signature

Knowledge

Students know:
  • The tone of a formal letter is professional and official, while the tone of an friendly letter is informal.
  • Both friendly and formal letters include some of the same components, including the date, greeting, body, and signature.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Write a friendly letter with all of the appropriate elements.
  • Write a formal letter with all of the appropriate elements.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • Letters can be written for different purposes and different intended audiences, but all letters contain some required elements.

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

Miacademy

License Type

Custom

Accessibility

Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
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