Writing Personal Letters
English Language: KS3, topic 5.2.7
Writing Personal Letters
The style and tone of letters will change depending on the recipient of the letter or its purpose. You may need to write a personal letter for different situations.
Greetings
- Personal letters can have a less formal salutation (greeting).
- Greetings may be ‘Hi!’ or ‘Hello’.
Structure
- Personal letters can have a less formal structure.
- Paragraphs should still be used in order to organise your ideas clearly.
- Questions can be included within your letter.
- The recipient can answer your questions in their reply letter.
Tone
- The tone of a personal letter can be more humorous.
- You can include lots of sensory imagery and description.
- Sensory imagery and description will help the recipient imagine your experiences.
Sign-off
- End your letter with a less formal sign-off and your name.
- Examples include ‘love’ or ‘best wishes’.