How to organise informal letters

Informal letters are usually written to family and friends, and always include the following elements:

1. The heading goes in the upper right-hand corner. It always includes the date and may, if you wish, include your address too.

2. The greeting. Begin your letter with Dear ...,

3. The opening paragraph contains a statement of your reason for writing. It may be:

. inviting . apologising

.thanking .congratulating

. replying to a letter you . expressing sympathy have received

4. The body of the letter includes one or more paragraphs which may or may not be related to your reason for writing. Each time you change the subject, you must begin a new paragraph.

5. The final sentence or paragraph signals that your letter is coming to an end. It often includes:

. a reason for ending your letter

. a wish for the good health of the person you are writing to

. a hope that you will see or hear from that person ¡n the near future

6. The closing is usually a phrase that puts an end to the letter.

7. The signature - Don't forget to sign your name!