The five parts to a personal letter.

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2. November 29, 2010 Letter Writing Terms Definitions Personal letter Generally written to a friend or relative—there are five parts to a personal letter

3. November 29, 2010 Letter Writing Terms Definitions Personal letter Generally written to a friend or relative—there are five parts to a personal letter Heading This goes in the upper right hand corner. It always includes the date, sometimes includes the writer’s address.

4. Personal Letter

5. November 29, 2010 Letter Writing Terms Definitions Personal letter Generally written to a friend or relative—there are five parts to a personal letter Heading This goes in the upper right hand corner. It always includes the date, sometimes includes the writer’s address. Greeting This always ends with a comma Formal= Dear______, Informal=Hi _______,

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7. November 29, 2010 Letter Writing Terms definitions Body Heart of the letter—it should be at least two paragraphs

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9. November 29, 2010 Letter Writing Terms definitions Body Heart of the letter—it should be at least two paragraphs Closing Ends with a comma Formal=Sincerely, Informal=Your friend, Love, Best wishes,

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11. November 29, 2010 Letter Writing Terms definitions Body Heart of the letter—it should be at least two paragraphs Closing Ends with a comma Formal=Sincerely, Informal=Your friend, Love, Best wishes, Signature line Your signature