Grade 4 · Writing · Lesson 25

Write Formal and Informal Letters

A letter is a written message sent from one person to another. The tone and format of a letter depend on your audience and purpose. Formal letters are used for official purposes; informal letters are written to people you know well.

What this lesson teaches

1Distinguish between the features of formal and informal letters
2Write a letter using the correct format for the purpose and audience
3Choose appropriate tone and language for formal versus informal contexts

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