# Lesson 25: Write Letters and Friendly Emails

✍️ WRITING (40 Lessons) • 🟣 D. Functional Writing

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## Objective

I can write a friendly letter or polite email with a clear greeting, short body that stays on topic, and a respectful closing and signature. I will choose a friendly, appropriate tone.

## Materials

- Notebook or tablet
- Pencil/keyboard
- Tracing Pad (below)

Tip: Before writing, jot 3 bullet points for your message. Keep sentences short and polite.

## Mini-lesson — Parts & Tone

1. Greeting: Dear Grandma, or Hi Mr. Lee,
2. Body: 2–4 short sentences on one topic. Add a reason or detail.
3. Closing + Signature: Sincerely, Thanks, or Best, + your name.
4. Email subject: Short and clear (e.g., Homework Question).
5. Tone: Friendly, respectful; check spelling and punctuation before sending.

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## Guided Practice — Draft Your Message

On the pad, plan and draft a message for one prompt:

- Letter: Thank a relative for a gift you loved.
- Email: Ask your teacher a question about homework.
- Include: Greeting → Body (2–4 sentences) → Closing and Signature.

Tracing Pad
Lines
Letter
Pen

## Drag & Drop — Arrange Letter & Email Lines

Drag chips into the slots to make clear greetings, subjects, bodies, and closings. Keep punctuation with the last word.

Dear Grandma,
Hi Mr.Lee,
Subject:Homework question
Thank you for the book you gave me.
I have a question about tonight's math.
Could you please explain number five?
Sincerely,Maya
Thanks,Leo
123 Oak Street,Springfield
Best,Aisha
Please let me know when you are free.
I hope you are doing well.

## Quick Check (15 questions)

#### 1) Which is a proper greeting?

Hey!!! Dear Coach, Yo bro,

#### 2) A clear email subject is…

Hi !!!!! Field Trip Permission

#### 3) The body of a letter should…

stay on one topic list random facts be all emojis

#### 4) Which is a polite request?

Answer now. Could you please send the date? You better tell me.

#### 5) Best closing for a teacher email:

Later, Byeee, Sincerely,

#### 6) Where does the comma go in a greeting?

after the name (Dear Sam,) after every word no comma needed

#### 7) A friendly tone sounds…

bossy respectful silly in all caps

#### 8) Which subject helps the reader most?

Question Hello Schedule Change for Tuesday

#### 9) Choose the best greeting for a friend.

Hi Liam, Dear Sir or Madam, To whom it may concern,

#### 10) What should you check before sending?

add extra exclamation points spelling and punctuation use all caps

#### 11) Which sentence belongs in a thank-you letter?

I didn’t like it. Why did you send this? I love the art set you picked for me.

#### 12) The body should include…

reasons or details only the closing just emojis

#### 13) Which closing fits a friendly letter?

From the desk of Your friend, URGENT,

#### 14) What is the signature?

your name after the closing a funny drawing the subject line

#### 15) Which is most polite?

Reply ASAP!!! Tell me now. Please let me know by Friday.

## Assessment (parent/teacher)

Uses a correct greeting with comma Body stays on one topic; includes detail/reason Polite closing and signature Clear subject for emails Conventions: capitals, commas, periods

## Exit ticket (student)

😀 I can write a friendly letter or email with all parts 🙂 I need to practice polite requests 😅 Closings/signatures were tricky

#### I will practice…

Writing a clear subject Using a polite tone Checking punctuation
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