Types and

Parts of Letters

Parts of a Letter

San Fernando

2000 Pampanga

June 12, 2013

Dear Liwayway,

I was very happy to receive your letter. You told me so many things about the family that for a while I was with you again.

Do write more frequently even if it is only to say you are all well.

Lovingly,

Juanita

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Write your address and today’s date. Do not forget to include the ZIP (Zoning Improvement Plan) code that should be written on the last line of the address, before the name of the city, province, or district.

San Juan, San Fernando 2000 Pampanga

June 12, 2013

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SalutationIt is sometimes called greeting, the salutation varies with the nature of the letter and the relationship between the writer and the person to whom the letter is write.

BodyThe body of the letter is where you share whatever information you want to say in your letter.

• Be courteous• Write simply and naturally• Make your letter interesting• Make your letter coherent and easy to

read• Review your letter and check for errors

before mailing it.

Closing The closing, or complimentary close, ends the letter. Like the salutation, the closing varies according to your relationship with the addressee. The first letter is capitalized, and the last word is followed by a comma.

Examples of closing are Sincerely, Truly yours, Always, Love.

SignatureThe signature is your name without any punctuation after it. Use your given name or nickname when writing to relatives or friends. Write your full name if the person you are writing to does not know you well. If the letter is typed, you can write your signature above your printed name.

What kind of letter are you going to write?

Invitation

In an invitation, include specific information about the occasion, the time and place, and any other specific details your guest might need to know.

Always answer an invitation with either a letter of acceptance or a letter of regret letting someone know that you will not be able to attend.

Invitation Letter1010 Mabini Street

1004 Manila

August 15, 2013

Dear Barbie,Mother’s birthday is on Sunday, September 4.

The whole family is going on a picnic to Munting Buhangin Beach in Batangas. We’d like you to go with us. Please say you can come.

Munting Buhangin Beach is a wonderful place for swimming, boating and fishing. Bring your rod and reel, and I’ll bring mine as well as live shrimp boat.

We’ll leave in a big bus at seven o’clock in the morning of Saturday, so come to our house before that time. We’ve rented a cottage there; we’ll sleep overnight, and come back in the afternoon of Sunday.

Sincerely yours,

Larry

Letter of Acceptance

608 Haig Street

1556 Mandaluyong City

August 20, 2013

Dear Larry,I shall be very happy to go with you to Munting

Buhangin Beach on your mother’s birthday . Please greet her for me.

September 4 cannot come soon enough. I’ve never been to Munting Buhangin Beach, but I’ve heard a lot about it. I’m sure we’ll enjoy swimming, boating, and fishing. I shall bring my fishing gear.

I shall be at your home before seven. Thank you for inviting me.

Sincerely yours,

Barbie

Letter of Regret

608 Haig Street1556 Mandaluyong CityAugust 20, 2013

Dear Larry,How I regret that I cannot accept your invitation. I

wish I could join you. I have long wanted to see Munting Buhangin Beach, but on Friday, September 4, two of my cousins from Cebu are coming over for the weekend. I cannot possible leave then because it will be their first trip here. I have to show them around.

So please give your mother my greeting for a happy birthday. I know that you will enjoy yourselves very much and you know that I would go with you if I could.

Sincerely yours,Barbie

Thank-You

In a thank-you letter, try to say something specific about the kindness that the person has done for you.

Thank-You Letter

San Miguel

2438 Pangasinan

May 17, 2013

Dear Uncle Pablo,How did you know I wanted a watch? I had long

envied my classmates for their handsome watches. I never thought I would be the proud owner of such a fine watch!

I want you to know I am deeply grateful for your generosity. Each time I look at the watch, I’m reminded of you.

Thank you, Uncle Pablo, for this beautiful and useful gift.

Your nephew,

Mario

Congratulatory

It should always sound honest and sincere. It should not be effusive in its intent to emphasize the accomplishment of the person being congratulated.

Congratulatory Letter

1818 Mendiola Street

1008 Manila

July 4, 2013

Dear Ana,My sincere congratulations on your splendid

performance in the play presented by your class last Sunday. I always knew you could act, but I didn’t realize how well. I was among those who applauded you long and repeatedly.

More power to you, Ana. I’d like to see you act in other plays.

Yours,

Fidela

Cheer-Up Letter389 Tolentino Street4000 San Pablo CityFebruary 7, 2014

Dear Doring,Uncle Benito told me that you were

recuperating from influenza that’s why you didn’t answer my last letter. Well I’ll just keep on waiting to you until you’re quite strong again.

Our class is preparing for a Play Day to be held on March 20, and we’re busy practicing our number in pyramid building.

Play Day will be on Saturday. Maybe you will be well enough to come and see us then.

Lovingly yours,Concha

Excuse Letter

12 San Ignacio St.

Mapayapa, Quezon City

January 28, 2014

Dear Teachers:Please excuse my daughter, Diana Concepcion,

for being absent on January 24th and 25th. She had stomachache that’s why she was unable to attend school.

If you have any questions, please call me at 942-5376.

Sincerely,Mrs.

Adora Concepcion

Friendly LetterSan Fernando2500 La UnionMarch 11, 2013

Dear Jane,When I got home from school yesterday

afternoon, the first thing I saw was your letter. I was happy! I dropped my books and read it right away.

I’m sorry to learn that you have been sick. Take good care of yourself and guard against a relapse.

Just think! In about two weeks school will be through, and you will be coming over to spend your holidays with us. Won’t we have fun together! We’ll talk hours again, just like the old times.

We are planning to take you to Nalinac Beach when you come. I know you’ll like that. We’ll go swimming, then maybe afterward we’ll run up and down by the sea. You have told me that you have always wished to spend a weekend at a beach resort. So get well right away. Remember, you’ll need a strong body for swimming and running.

Lovingly,Tessie