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SAMPLE LETTER
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HEADING: Includes the address and the date. In some cases,
it is OK to just write the date.
GREETING: The greeting usually starts with 'Dear' and is
followed the person's name and then a comma.
BODY: After skipping a line, you begin the body of your letter
which is the main text of your letter. Indent for each new
paragraph.
CLOSING: The closing includes a short capitalized expression
such as 'Sincerely' or 'Love' and is followed by a comma. Skip
a line after the body before writing your closing.
SIGNATURE: You sign your name beginning directly below the
closing.
Sometimes you may add a POSTSCRIPT at the end of your
letter. You write P.S., add a note and then end it with your
initials.
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LETTERS TO CURRENTLY DEPLOYED SERVICE MEMBERS
and WOUNDED WARRIORS
STUDENTS: Use first name only plus teacher’s name/
classroom and school address
EX.
FLANAGAN – Norwell Middle School, 322 Main
Street, Norwell MA 02061
Our troops tell us the most cherished items in the
packages are the personal letters of appreciation from
Americans. We welcome as many letters as you can
provide. We accept letters year-round.
It will only take 5 minutes out of your day to write a letter,
but it will bring joy to our troops that will last a lifetime.
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WHAT TO WRITE ABOUT
It is all about appreciation and respect Ask yourself: Will
this letter bring a smile to someones face?
MORE HELPFUL INFORMATION
-Sample salutations: Dear Hero, Dear Brave One
• These instructions come from : http://www.operationgratitude.com/getinvolved/write-letters/
• Take a look at the website for samples and ideas.
Operation Gratitude website.
•We will send our service men and women currently serving
overseas letters of gratitude for their service in recognition
of Veteran’s Day. Please be thoughtful, considerate and
positive. Only those letters that are written from the heart
and demonstrate time and effort in the writing process will
be sent.
•Your letter must be legible.
•Your letter must be proofread. Read your letter aloud. Does
it make sense? Is it respectful and thoughtful?
•Have a peer edit the letter for spelling and capitalization.
Can your peer read it aloud? If he or she can’t, then a service
member will not be able to read it.
•Take your time.
• Consider your audience.
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Your letter can be typed or handwritten. Our letters will not be
specific to Veteran’s Day as they won’t get there in time. You
will just write a friendly letter that introduces who you are.
Offer your thanks to the veteran for the work that they do and
acknowledge your appreciation for their time serving our
country.
Your letter should be several paragraphs in length.
Be sure to include a SALUTATION/GREETING.
YOUR HEADING SHOULD BE :
Mrs. Flanagan’s Class
Sixth Grade
322 Main Street
Norwell, MA 02061
You need a CLOSING: Sincerely, Regards, With Appreciation, etc.
And then sign the letter- YOUR SIGNATURE IS ONLY GOING TO BE
YOUR FIRST NAME!
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