Writing a Friendly
Letter
Sister Pen Pal
SFX Buddy
Family Member
STEP ONE
What is the purpose of the letter?
To say “Hello”
To communicate personal news
To communicate a special message
To remain connected
STEP TWO
Review basic format of a “Friendly
Letter”
HEADING & DATE
INSIDE ADDRESS
SALUTATION
BODY
CLOSING
SIGNATURE
HEADING
Angel Student
St. Francis Xavier School
808 Linden Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091
February 12, 2010
INSIDE ADDRESS
Sister Carol Bredenkamp, SCC
2041 Elmwood Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091
SALUTATION
Dear Pen Pal Sister,
Greetings SFX Buddy!
My Dearest Brother:
BODY FORMAT
» Approximately three-five
paragraphs
» Indent in Friendly Letters
» Double Space or skip lines
» Cursive Ink or Easy-to-read Font 12-14
point
» Formal Grammar Conventions
» Spelling
» No abbreviations
BODY CONTENT
» February Friend Letter
» Say Hello…
» Describe activities between last visit and
now…
» Ask questions…
» Wish a Happy Valentine’s Day…
» State anticipation for next visit
soon…
» Tell Sister about the book(s) you
are reading
CLOSING
Your Friend Jack,
Sincerely,
Love,
Until we meet again,
God Keep You,
Take Care,
Yours truly,
SIGNATURE
»TYPING:
After Closing, Double Space twice
Type Name
Write your signature in cursive-ink
between Closing and Typed name
»CURSIVE:
Skip space
Sign name in cursive-ink
SPECIAL PHOTO Step #1
»Open Photo Booth
»Take your Photograph
»Drag into iPhotos
»Google an image about
Valentines Day or Winter
SPECIAL PHOTO STEP #2
» Google an image about Valentine’s Day
or Winter or your RC or IR Book
» Open Photo Booth
» Go to “Effects”
» Advance to a blank screen
» Drag Google Image into screen
» Step out 3-4 seconds and then back in
screen
» Take picture of you with background
ATTACH PHOTO
Copy your personal photo to
letter
Place photo at Top Center
OR
Place Photo at Bottom Center
Write a one-sentence caption
CREATE A VALENTINE’S
Use Class or Art Supplies to create a
Valentine’s Day Card or create an
electronic/digital card using “Pages”
TEXT: Wish a Happy Valentine’s Day
ILLUSTRATION: Heart, etc…
PHOTO: Create another iphoto of you to
paste/attach to card
Sign and Date Card
Add a Quote!
“Friendship is a single soul
Dwelling in two bodies.”
Aristotle
[4th Century B.C.E. Greek Philosopher]
Create an Envelope
Mr. Angel Student
St. Francis Xavier School
808 Linden Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091
Draw or copy a stamp
Sister Carol Bredenkamp, SCC
Sisters of Charity Convent
2041 Elmwood Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091