Parts of a Letter

• English
• University

Parts of a Letter

Presented by:
Ma. Angela Justine P. Quemado

BSED 1-2 English Major

Objectives

• Understanding the Structure 
  
  
•  Developing Clear Communication 
  
  
• Applying Proper Etiquette 

Heading

This part of the letter can be located at the topmost or middle part of the page, this includes important information such as the address date. Always remember to skip a line after writing a heading before proceeding to the next part of the letter.

Greeting

The greeting could be written in a formal or casual fashion. This usually ends with a comma. For a formal approach, you may write “Dear” followed by the recipient’s name and comma. For an informal approach, you may start with a casual greeting like: “Hi” or “Hello”

Body

This is also referred to as the main text of the letter. This contains the actual message that you want to relay to the receiver. Normally, these letters are indented at the start of every paragraph. But if not, make sure to skip a line every after paragraph.

Complimentary Close

A short expression is written on this part of the letter as a closing remark. Put a short closing expression with a comma and leave a space or two before you put the signature line.

Signature Line

Just below the complimentary close line, there should be a signature line where enough space is provided for you to write your name and signature on.

In your own words, explain why is it important to know the parts of a letter?

Thank You!