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Writing a Friendly Letter P. 150/

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Friendly letters are a special way of communicating withpeople you care about. Your letters will normally have aspecific purpose. You may write a friendly letter to thanksomeone, to congratulate someone, to offer someone your sympathy,to plan an event, or simply to share your ideas and experiences.

Read this friendly letter. Notice its six parts.

I returned home from camp last week to a wonderful surprise. As I approached the front door of our house, I heard what soundedlike a whining puppy. Sure enough, as soon as I opened the door,out bounded a lively ball of gray fur. Mom and Dad had given mea puppy as a birthday present! You know how long I've wanted apet, so you can imagine my excitement.

I named the puppy Jake, and I'm just starting to train him. I'll let you know how it goes!

Think about the format.

Where is the heading written? What information does theheading include? What punctuation mark is part of the heading?

Where is the date written? What punctuation mark comesbefore the number of the year?

Where is the greeting written? What punctuation markfollows the greeting?

Which part of the letter gives the message of the letter?