Class 3 - English - Letter Writing

Learning Objectives

Students will understand what a letter is and why we write letters.
Students will learn the three simple parts of a friendly letter.
Students will read a sample letter and understand its format.
Students will write a short letter to a friend on their own.

Let Us Begin!

Have you ever wanted to tell a friend about your holiday or a fun day at school? You can talk to them, or you can write them a letter!

A letter is a written message from one person to another. People in India have been writing letters for a very long time. Even today, writing a letter is a wonderful way to share your thoughts. Let us learn how!

What Is a Letter?

A letter is a written message that you send to someone. It can be written to a friend, a family member, or a teacher.

A friendly letter is a letter you write to someone you know well, like a friend or a cousin.

Think about it: Who would you like to write a letter to?

Three Simple Parts of a Letter

A friendly letter has three main parts:

1. Greeting: This is how you start your letter. You write "Dear" followed by the person's name and a comma. Example: Dear Anita,

2. Body: This is the main part of the letter. You write 3 to 4 sentences telling your friend what you want to say.

3. Closing: This is how you end your letter. You write a kind ending like "Your friend," or "With love," and then your name on the next line.

Key Words and Meanings

Word	Meaning
Letter	A written message sent to someone
Greeting	The opening of a letter (Dear Anita,)
Body	The main message of the letter (3-4 sentences)
Closing	The ending of a letter (Your friend, Ravi)
Friendly letter	A letter written to someone you know well

Sample Letter

A Letter to a Friend About a Holiday

Dear Priya,

I hope you are well. Last week, my family went to Shimla for a holiday. We saw beautiful mountains and tall pine trees. I played in the snow and it was so much fun. I wish you were there with me!

Your friend,
Aarav

Look at the letter above. Can you find the three parts?

Greeting: "Dear Priya,"

Body: The sentences about the holiday in Shimla.

Closing: "Your friend, Aarav"

Key Points to Remember

A letter is a written message to someone.
A friendly letter has three parts: Greeting, Body, and Closing.
Always start with "Dear" and the person's name, followed by a comma.
The body should have 3 to 4 simple sentences.
End with a closing like "Your friend," and write your name below it.

More Examples

Example: Parts of a Letter

Greeting: Dear Rohan, / Dear Didi, / Dear Grandma,

Body: Tell your news in 3-4 sentences. Keep it simple and clear.

Closing: Your friend, / With love, / Your loving student,

Practice Questions

A. Fill in the Blanks

A letter is a written sent to someone.
The first part of a letter is called the .
The main message of a letter is written in the .
A friendly letter ends with a and your name.
We start a greeting with the word "".

B. Multiple Choice Questions

How many main parts does a friendly letter have?
(a) 2(b) 3(c) 5(d) 4
Which of these is a correct greeting?
(a) Hello!(b) Dear Anu,(c) Hi there(d) Good day
The body of a letter contains:
(a) only your name(b) the main message(c) the date(d) the address

C. Short Answer Questions

What are the three parts of a friendly letter?
Write a greeting to your best friend.
Write a closing for a letter to your cousin.

Write Your Own Letter -- Fun Activity

Write a short letter to your friend about your pet or your favourite game. Use all three parts: Greeting, Body (3-4 sentences), and Closing.

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