Understanding the Elements of Personal Letters
A personal letter, also known as a friendly letter, is a letter addressed to people you know personally. It typically follows a specific format with components like heading, salutation, body/message, complimentary sign/closing, and signature. The body of the letter includes sharing personal news, responding to received news, and expressing feelings. An example letter showcasing these elements is provided in the content.
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The Elements of Personal Letter MODUL 2 KB 1
Personal Letter One Column What is a personal letter? A personal letter or friendly letter is a letter that is usually addressed to people you know personally. 2
Personal Letter One Column The Format of letter 1. Heading 2. Salutation/greeting 3. Body of letter/message Opening Sharing current and past personal news Responding the expected, unexpected, and personal news 4. Complimentary sign/closing 5. signature 3
The example of letter Jalan Raya Jatilawang No. 42 Kec. Jatilawang, Kab. Banyumas Kode Pos 53174 Jawa Tengah, Indonesia Jatilawang, 9thSeptember 2019 Dear Siti, It was great hearing from you. I hope you are doing well. I felt surprise when I received a present from you. I felt excited as well. Anyway, I just wanted to thank for the present you gave me for my birthday. The book is really good, and it influences me a lot. The story inspires me to do better in my life. I will show this book to my friends. I really missed our togetherness when we were in high school . We spent the time together doing our favourite activities: swimming, cycling and running. I hope I can visit you in the next holiday. I can t wait to meet you. Your best friend, Lisa 4
Personal Letter One Column Heading It is written in the upper right-hand corner of the page. The heading contains 1. The address of the sender or the person writing the letter. It can be omitted when the addressee knows the sender well and the sender s address 2. The date when the sender writes the letter. Jalan Raya Jatilawang No. 42 Kec. Jatilawang, Kab. Banyumas Kode Pos 53174 Jawa Tengah, Indonesia Jatilawang, 9thSeptember 2019 5
Personal Letter One Column Salutation/Greeting It is written in left hand corner. You can begin with the word: Dear Hi hello Then, followed by first name of receiver and ended with comma. Dear Siti, 6
Personal Letter One Column Body of letter / Message You state your message in the body. You can begin with telling your experience and tell your aim / reason of writing the letter in the first paragraph. Your second paragraph is your message. Then, you can end the letter with clear ending stating what you expect and your feeling. 7
One ColumnBody of letter / Message It was great hearing from you. I hope you are doing well. I felt surprise when I received a present from you. I felt excited as well. Anyway, I just wanted to thank for the present you gave me for my birthday. The book is really good, and it influences me a lot. The story inspires me to do better in my life. I will show this book to my friends. I really missed our togetherness when we were in high school . We spent the time together doing our favourite activities: swimming, cycling and running. I hope I can visit you in the next holiday. I can t wait to meet you. 8
Personal Letter One Column Complimentary Sign / Closing Your closing can be written as follows: Your friend, Yours truly, Yours lovingly, With love, It is followed by comma. Your best friend, 9
Personal Letter One Column Signature It refers to the sender s first name and it is put after closing. 10
Thank You 11
