Transactional Transactional

WritingWriting

a communication of ideas and information between individuals with text types such as: business letter, friendly email, friendly letter, interview, invitation, postcard and speeches.

What is Transactional Writing?

What is a Friendly Letter?What is a Friendly Letter?

a written form of communication with a friendly tone, often about topics of personal interest

Assignment

Directions: Write a friendly letter about something you are thankful for.

Who should receive this letter?

Ex. Mom, Dad, Aunt, Uncle, Grandmother, Grandfather, Brother, Sister.

What are some examples of things you are thankful for? Make a list!

Ex. Special People, Pets,Accomplishments,

Parts of a Friendly Letter

Heading – Includes your address in the upper right corner

Salutation – Usually begins with the word Dear and is followed by the name of the person you are writing to.

Body - Contains your thoughts. You need to indent each paragraph

Closing – Write the closing (Sincerely, Yours truly, etc.) two lines below the body of your letter. Capitalize only the first word and follow the closing with a comma.

Signature – Put your signature under the closing.

8 Jones Dr.Pomona, NY 10970

Dear Dad,

Raised me

Fun family vacations

Always there for me when I need him.

Put me through collegeEverything I neededNever had to ask for anything

Jamaica – when I was 5Trips to Disney World each yearFun in the car

A best friendRole modelMade me who I am today

Love,

Your daughter

Dear Dad,I am writing to let you know how thankful I am to have you as a father.

When I was a kid, you raised me and gave me whatever I needed. You put me through college always and provided me with everything I could have wanted.

As a family, we always had so much fun on trips! Our first trip together was one you took me to Jamaica. I will never forget the feeling of taking off in an airplane for the first time. Do you remember that time when I got lost in the restaurant? I will also never forget all of our fun trips down to Disney World. Sometimes, I think we had more fun in the car than we did at the amusement park. I remember when we used to listen to Madonna. Listening to you sing her songs was really funny!

You are the best father anyone could ask for. You are my hero and a role model for other fathers. You made me who I am today and I am very thankful for that. I love you very much. Happy Thanksgiving!

8 Jones Dr.Pomona, NY 10970

Love,Your daughter

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Dear Dad,I am writing to let you know how thankful I am to have you as a father.

When I was a kid, you raised me and gave me whatever I needed. You put me through college always and provided me with everything I could have wanted.

As a family, we always had so much fun on trips! Our first trip together was one you took me to Jamaica. I will never forget the feeling of taking off in an airplane for the first time. Do you remember that time when I got lost in the restaurant? I will also never forget all of our fun trips down to Disney World. Sometimes, I think we had more fun in the car than we did at the amusement park. I remember when we used to listen to Madonna. Listening to you sing her songs was really funny!

You are the best father anyone could ask for. You are my hero and a role model for other fathers. You made me who I am today and I am very thankful for that. I love you very much. Happy Thanksgiving!

8 Jones Dr.Pomona, NY 10970

Love,Your daughter