AGENDA
Monday, January 4
Welcome back!
Warm Up
Introduce 5 Parts of the Friendly Letter
How to say thank you (in a note) - TODAY
Holiday Guide
Learn Letter Writing Tips
Pre-Writing for Friendly Letter
Rough Drafting Time
Homework: Finish Draft, 2 Stamps, Address
Warm - Up
• Scenario: Your best friend has just moved to
a new state. As a kind gesture, you send a
care package to this friend including gift
cards, candy, photos, and other gifts. You
never receive a response. Time passes, and
no emails, phone calls, or thank you notes
are sent acknowledging your gift!
• How do you feel? (Describe in 2-3 sentences)
Warm Up (Continued)
• Brainstorm a list of all the occasions
where you might have to send a thank
you note.
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Birthday / Holiday gifts
Graduation / Wedding / Shower / Retirement gifts
To an Employer following an interview
To Someone who hosts you
To a Coach, Volunteer, Teacher, Mentor, Pastor or Priest
To a Guest Speaker
To Anyone who helps you ☺
5 Parts of the
The Friendly Letter
• Heading: Your Address and the Date
• Salutation: Your Greeting to the
Recipient
• Body: Your Message
• Closing: “Love,” “Your friend, “ “With
thanks,”
• Signature: Your Name
• (Show Example Letter)
Letter Writing Tips
I.
Friendly Letters Should Be
Handwritten
A. Brief (a paragraph will do)
B. Simple and To the point
C. On a Notecard or Stationery
II. Be Specific In Your Thank
You Note
A. “Thank you very much for the fuzzy bunny
slippers you gave me for Christmas.”
B. “Thank you so much for the Halo 3 game for
my XBOX!”
C. UNLESS it’s a monetary gift. THEN:
“Thank you so much for your generous gift; I
really appreciate what you did.”
Not: “Thanks for the 50 bucks!”
III. Compliment the Gift &
Explain how you enjoyed or will enjoy it
• “The new XBOX game has such vivid
graphics; it really comes to life. I’ve been
playing it for hours and am sure it will be a
great way to unwind after a hard day at
school!”
• “The new sweater fits me perfectly and will
definitely keep me warm over these winter
months!”
• (Show versus Tell)
IV. Be Sincere, Not Flowery
• “The dinner you prepared was certainly
delicious, and it was so much fun having
all the family together.” (Sincere)
• “Grandma, your ham dinner made my
heart sing like choirs of angels.” (Flowery)
V. Mention Past, Allude to
Future
• “I had a great time with you over the
holidays and look forward to seeing you
soon!”
• “Thank you so much for coming to my
birthday party. I know we’ll enjoy many
more fun times ahead!”
• “It was great having you as my coach
this year; I will definitely be sure to visit
you often.”
Closings
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Love,
Your friend,
Sincerely,
Your grandson,
With thanks,
With admiration,
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Yours truly,
Fondly,
With appreciation,
Yours,
With gratitude,
Love always,