The Friendly Letter

Mr. Griot introduces the concept of a friendly letter, using his birthday party as an example. He explains the five parts of a friendly letter: heading, greeting, body, closing, and signature. He shares his brainstorming process for writing a letter to his friend Cameron, who missed the party. The video encourages students to think of someone they know well to write a letter to, and outlines the steps of drafting, proofreading, revising, and finalizing their letters.

What is the primary purpose of brainstorming before writing a friendly letter?

• To choose the right envelope

• To remember all the details you want to include

• To ensure you have enough paper

• To decide on the color of the ink

Which part of a friendly letter includes the return address and date?

• Heading

• Body

• Closing

• Greeting

What should you always include after the name in the greeting of a friendly letter?

• A comma

• A period

• A question mark

• An exclamation mark

Which of the following is NOT a suitable closing for a friendly letter?

• Best regards

• Sincerely

• Love

• Your friend

What is the final step after drafting your friendly letter?

• Mailing it immediately

• Proofreading and revising

• Adding more decorations

• Writing another draft