Pen Pal Tip # 1

How to get started:

There are 5 parts to a friendly pen pal letter.

1. Always put the date at the top right corner of your paper.

November 25, 2012

2. Begin with your greeting:

Dear_____________________,

3. Then write the body of your letter. This is the part where you just write down what you want to say to your pen pal.

The first time you write introduce yourself. You could write….Hi, my name is _______________ and I am ____ years old. I like to _______________. What do you like to do?

Make sure to ask your pen pal questions so they can answer them in the next letter.

Some sample questions are:
What is your favorite book?
What TV shows do you like?
Do you have any brothers and sisters?
Favorite food?
Favorite toy to play with?
I bet you could come up with some different ideas on your own.

4. After you are finished talking in your letter, write a closing line.

Some closings are:
Sincerely
Your friend,
Your pen pal,

5. Sign your name under the closing.

Sincerely,

Christy