Free Homeschooling Worksheet:

Sample of a Formal Letter

This free homeschooling worksheet illustrates "Parts of a Formal Letter."*

(Heading) this actually should begin at the center of the page
             300 South Drive
             Irving, TX 75062
             December 8, 20__

(Salutation)
Dear Edward,

(Body) notice the indention
     We have a new pet, Max. He is a black and white border collie. He has brown eyes and his little nose is still pink. Because he is just a puppy, he sleeps most of the time. In a few months he can play ball with us! We can't wait to show him to you and Aunt Mary and Uncle Bill.

(Complementary Close) this and the signature should begin at the center, too
             Your cousin,
(Signature)
              Ann

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In the heading, please circle all the words that begin with a capital letter.

In the salutation, circle the words that begin with a capital letter.

In the body, circle all words that begin with capitals.

In the complimentary close, circle the word(s) that begin with a capital. (What do you

notice?)__________________________________

In the signature, why do you think that word is capitalized?

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

Please find and number the five parts of a formal letter.

In the body of the letter, please cross out the beginning word of each sentence. What do you notice about each?

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

*In later grades, the inside address is taught.

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