Informal letter for high school © 2014 wheresjenny.com Informal letter for high school Informal Letter Format Though letters have been taken over by e-mails and other forms of electronic communication, we will all agree that hand-written letters have a charm of their own. Therefore, if you wish to surprise a near and dear one with a letter, the format given below will come to your aid. Informal letter is usually meant for a relative or close friend, to tell them something about yourself, your thoughts and/or feelings. It is written in a friendly, chatty manner, as you would talk to the person, face-to-face. A casual letter is not as exact and structured as a formal letter is, and there are not many hard and fast rules here. Some people adhere to the format of a formal letter, while for some people, mentioning the name of the recipient and sender's signature is enough. The context is also an important factor to determine your writing style - if you are writing to your best bud, your language can be a lot more peppy, than say, if you are writing to your uncle. © 2014 wheresjenny.com Informal letter for high school Format 1) Introduction - This is the opening of the letter and should start with a 'How are you?' or 'How are things?'. This is also the right place to acknowledge the previous letter/gift or apologize if you have replied late. 2) Body - This is where you write the message - write about what is happening in your school or home. Write in a relaxed, easy manner, like you speak. Write in several paragraphs, so it is easy for the reader to understand. Also, remember, as you are writing and not typing, the paragraphs have to be indented i.e., start writing after 5 spaces on the left hand side, when starting a new paragraph. 3) Closure - This part indicates the letter is going to end and you may also ask the recipient to respond here. 4) Complimentary Close - Sign off with a short expression followed by a comma like – Lots of love, Signature or name of the sender © 2014 wheresjenny.com Informal letter for high school Informal letter Return Address Line 1 1 Return Address Line 2 Date (Month Day, Year) 2 Dear Name of Recipient, 3Body Paragraph 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...................................................................... ............................ Body Paragraph 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...................................................................... ........................... Body Paragraph 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...................................................................... ...........................4 Closing (Sincerely...), 5 Signature 6  © 2014 wheresjenny.com Informal letter for high school Example 8th January 2004 Dear Jane. I hope you are feeling better Are you able to sit in the garden and enjoy the sunshine.? We all miss you in the office and look forward to your return. There have been a few changes since you went into hospital. Eric Johnson has now retired (lucky man) and Matthew has taken over Eric's job. He is struggling at the moment. He hopes you will return soon to rescue him from the muddle. I thought you would like the book I'm sending you with this letter I saw it in the bookshop and thought it would make you laugh. I know you 've always wanted to live in Greece. Anyway, I hope you enjoy it and find time to read it before you return to work Take it easy and look after yourself I'll write again soon. Best regards Shreya © 2014 wheresjenny.com Informal letter for high school Write a letter Thanking a friend for a holiday You have recently been to stay with an old friend for a few days. You hadn't seen each other for a long time. Write a letter to the friend. In your letter: 1. say how you felt about the visit 2. refer to something enjoyable that you did while staying with him / her 3. invite your friend to visit you Begin your letter as follows: Dear ________ © 2014 wheresjenny.com