Sample Compositions
Informal letter Question: Write a letter to your cousin inviting him or her to join you on a family holiday. Describe where you are going and some of the activities you are planning.
P.O. BOX 1234 St. John’s Antigua 14th April, 2021
Greeting Opening remarks Today’s date
Dear Reuben, I hope you and Auntie Grace are well. Mom’s ankle is nearly better and she’s going back to work nextweek. Mom and Dad said I could write to you with an important invitation. We are planning to go to Dominica in the summer holidays and we would be really pleased if you came with us. Dad’s friend lives in Dominica but he is going to work in Canada for three months and he says we can stay in his house. It’s a big house so there will be plenty of room for you and Auntie Grace. The house is close to the sea, so we will be able to play cricket on the beach and swim every day. Mom says it’s great for snorkelling and there are some wonderful fish in the bay. Dad has also promised he will take us to watch turtles one night. We are hoping to go straight after school finishes in July and stay for three weeks. It’s going to be the best holiday ever and I really hope you can join us.
State reason for writing New paragraph for each new idea
Informal language Ending
With love from, Keleb
Signature
• Ask students to identify the main idea of each paragraph. Point out that the first paragraph is an introduction. Keleb says something about both his mom and the recipient’s family before launching into the main purpose of his letter. • Ask students to point out the five main parts of the letter: (1) address and date, (2) greeting, (3) body, (4) closing and (5) signature.
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