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 are the five basic parts of a friendly letter?

What should be included in the heading of a friendly letter?

How should the greeting of a friendly letter be formatted?

What is the purpose of the body of a friendly letter?

What are some examples of closings you can use in a friendly letter?