Lesson 25: Write Letters and Friendly Emails

✍️ WRITING (40 Lessons)🟣 D. Functional Writing

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Objective

I can write a friendly letter or polite email with a clear greeting, short body that stays on topic, and a respectful closing and signature. I will choose a friendly, appropriate tone.

Materials

Tip: Before writing, jot 3 bullet points for your message. Keep sentences short and polite.

Mini-lesson — Parts & Tone

  1. Greeting: Dear Grandma, or Hi Mr. Lee,
  2. Body: 2–4 short sentences on one topic. Add a reason or detail.
  3. Closing + Signature: Sincerely, Thanks, or Best, + your name.
  4. Email subject: Short and clear (e.g., Homework Question).
  5. Tone: Friendly, respectful; check spelling and punctuation before sending.

Guided Practice — Draft Your Message

On the pad, plan and draft a message for one prompt:

  • Letter: Thank a relative for a gift you loved.
  • Email: Ask your teacher a question about homework.
  • Include: Greeting → Body (2–4 sentences) → Closing and Signature.
Tracing Pad
Tracing snapshot for print

Drag & Drop — Arrange Letter & Email Lines

Drag chips into the slots to make clear greetings, subjects, bodies, and closings. Keep punctuation with the last word.

DearGrandma,
HiMr.Lee,
Subject:Homeworkquestion
Thankyouforthebookyougaveme.
Ihaveaquestionabouttonight'smath.
Couldyoupleaseexplainnumberfive?
Sincerely,Maya
Thanks,Leo
123OakStreet,Springfield
Best,Aisha
Pleaseletmeknowwhenyouarefree.
Ihopeyouaredoingwell.

Quick Check (15 questions)

1) Which is a proper greeting?

2) A clear email subject is…

3) The body of a letter should…

4) Which is a polite request?

5) Best closing for a teacher email:

6) Where does the comma go in a greeting?

7) A friendly tone sounds…

8) Which subject helps the reader most?

9) Choose the best greeting for a friend.

10) What should you check before sending?

11) Which sentence belongs in a thank-you letter?

12) The body should include…

13) Which closing fits a friendly letter?

14) What is the signature?

15) Which is most polite?

Assessment (parent/teacher)

Exit ticket (student)

I will practice…

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