Introduction to Letter Writing

Introduction to Letter Writing

By Babajide Odunfa

Objective

Understand the basic structure and purpose of letters.

Discuss

What are the different types of letters (formal, informal)?

What is the importance of letter writing in everyday life?

Structure of a Letter

• Signature

• Date

• Address (if applicable)

• Salutation

• Body

• Closing

Multiple Choice

What is the correct order for writing a letter?

• Date

  Address

  Closing

  Salutation

  Body

  Signature

• Date

  Address

  Salutation

  Body

  Closing

  Signature

• Salutation

  Body

  Address

  Closing

  Signature

  Date

• Body

  Date

  Address

  Salutation

  Closing

  Signature

Examples of a Formal Letter

• Cover letter.

• Offer acceptance letter.

• Professional thank you letter.

• Business letter.

• Sales letter.

• Termination letter.

• Letter of intent.

• Letter of recommendation.

​​Cover Letter

​​Offer acceptance letter

​​Business Letter

​​Letter of Recommendation

Open Ended

Read and analyze the attached letter. Discuss the tone and language used.