Writing a friendly letter

A friendly letter is written to someone we know well, like a friend, cousin or grandparent.

Parts of a friendly letter

• Writer's address: at the top right.
• Date: below the address.
• Salutation (greeting): Dear Mary,
• Introduction: greet the person and ask how they are.
• Body: the main news or reason for writing, in paragraphs.
• Conclusion: say goodbye and send greetings to others.
• Complimentary close: Yours lovingly, / Your friend,
• Signature or name.

Example opening