a quick lesson on how to write a letter. business letter&informal letter what differences do you...
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A quick lesson onhow to write a letter
Business Letter & Informal Letter
What differences do you notice?
• Why would you write a business letter?
• Trying to get a job• Part of your job• Writing to a bill
collector• Formal occasions
•Notice that all text is against the left hand side? This is called block format.•It is important to include:
• The date• Both addresses • A colon ( : ) after
the Salutation• A “four enter” space
for your written signature.
•When would you write an informal letter?
• E-mail• Writing to a friend or
family member• Too much text for
Twitter or a Text message
•Informal letters are often handwritten.•Important differences from business letters are:
• The salutation ends with a comma ( , )
• Paragraphs may be indented
• An address does not have to be included.
• Postscripts (P.s.) may be used.
Should your letter to James McBride be a
business letter or an informal letter?