English

Letter Writing (Informal Letters)

Class 3 | Ages 8–9 | CBSE / NCERT / ICSE

🎯 Learning Objectives

Understand what a letter is and why we write letters.
Learn the parts of an informal (friendly) letter.
Write the sender's address and date correctly in Indian format.
Use proper greeting (salutation) and closing in a letter.
Write the body of a letter with a clear message.
Read and understand sample letters written to friends and family.
Write your own informal letter on a given topic.

📖 What is a Letter?

A letter is a written message that we send to someone. Before phones and emails, people wrote letters to talk to friends, family, and others who lived far away. Even today, we learn to write letters because it helps us express our thoughts clearly and politely.

There are two types of letters:

1. Informal Letter (Friendly Letter): Written to friends, family members, or relatives. The language is friendly and warm.

2. Formal Letter: Written to the principal, a shopkeeper, or an office. The language is polite and official. (We will learn this in higher classes.)

In Class 3, we will learn to write informal (friendly) letters.

📋 Parts of an Informal Letter

Every informal letter has six parts. Let us learn each one:

Part	What It Is	Example
1. Sender's Address	Your home address (where you live)	42, Rose Garden Jaipur, Rajasthan
2. Date	The date you are writing the letter	15th July, 2024
3. Greeting (Salutation)	How you say hello	Dear Anita, / My dear Grandma,
4. Body	The main message of your letter	I am writing to tell you about...
5. Closing	How you say goodbye	With love, / Your loving friend,
6. Signature	Your name at the end	Riya

Parts of a letter labelled - address, date, greeting, body, closing, signature

📗 Sample Letter 1 — To a Friend About Summer Holidays

42, Rose Garden
Jaipur, Rajasthan
10th May, 2024

Dear Anita,

How are you? I hope you are enjoying your summer holidays. I am having a wonderful time here in Jaipur.

Last week, my family went to the Amer Fort. It was so big and beautiful! We also visited the Hawa Mahal and ate delicious dal baati churma. I took many photos to show you.

My mother is teaching me to make mango lassi at home. It is very easy and tasty! I also joined a drawing class near my house. I am learning to draw animals and birds.

What are you doing in your holidays? Please write back and tell me. I miss you a lot!

With love,
Riya

📗 Sample Letter 2 — To Grandmother Thanking for a Gift

15, Nehru Nagar
Pune, Maharashtra
25th December, 2024

My dear Grandma,

Thank you so much for the beautiful storybook you sent me for my birthday! I loved it. The stories about Panchatantra animals are so interesting and funny.

I have already read three stories. My favourite one is about the clever fox and the crow. I read one story every night before sleeping. Papa also listens to me read aloud.

I miss you very much. When will you come to visit us? Mummy is making your favourite besan ladoo for Makar Sankranti. Please come soon!

Give my love to Grandpa and Chotu (our dog).

Your loving granddaughter,
Meera

💡 Tips for Writing a Good Letter

Tip 1: Always write your address and date at the top right corner.

Tip 2: Use "Dear" followed by the person's name for the greeting.

Tip 3: Start the body by asking about the person's health or well-being.

Tip 4: Write clearly about one or two topics — don't mix too many things.

Tip 5: End with a warm closing like "With love" or "Your loving friend."

Tip 6: Always sign your name at the bottom.

Tip 7: Keep your handwriting neat and leave margins on both sides.

Letter template with blank lines showing where each part goes

📝 Key Words

Word	Meaning
Letter	A written message sent to someone
Informal	Friendly, casual, not official
Sender	The person who writes and sends the letter
Address	The place where someone lives (house number, street, city)
Salutation	The greeting at the beginning (Dear...)
Body	The main message of the letter
Closing	The goodbye words before your name
Signature	Your name written at the end of the letter

⭐ Key Points to Remember

A letter is a written message sent to someone.
An informal letter is written to friends, family, or relatives.
Every letter has 6 parts: address, date, greeting, body, closing, and signature.
Write the address and date at the top right corner.
Use "Dear [Name]," as the greeting for informal letters.
The body should have a clear message — ask about the person, share your news, and end warmly.
Close with "With love," "Your loving friend," or "Yours lovingly."

Finished learning? Now test what you know!

🎯 Quick Quiz — Test Yourself!

Answer these 8 questions about letter writing. Think about the parts of an informal letter!

Score: 0 / 8

1. A letter is...

A letter is a written message we send to friends, family, or others.

2. An informal letter is written to...

An informal (friendly) letter is written to friends, family members, or relatives.

3. How many parts does an informal letter have?

An informal letter has six parts: address, date, greeting, body, closing, and signature.

4. The greeting (salutation) of an informal letter usually begins with...

Informal letters begin with "Dear [Name]," such as "Dear Anita,".

5. Which part contains the main message of the letter?

The body is the main part where you write your message.

6. Your name written at the end of the letter is called the ______.

The signature is your name written at the end of the letter.

7. Which is a good CLOSING for an informal letter?

"With love," or "Your loving friend," are warm closings for informal letters.

8. Where should you write the address and date?

The address and date go at the top right corner of an informal letter.

✏️ Practice Questions

A. Fill in the Blanks (10 questions)

1. A letter is a written sent to someone.

2. An informal letter is written to and family.

3. The sender's is written at the top right corner.

4. The is written below the address.

5. "Dear Anita" is an example of a (greeting).

6. The main message of the letter is called the .

7. "With love" is an example of a .

8. Your is written at the very end of the letter.

9. An informal letter has parts.

10. A formal letter is written to the or an office.

B. True or False (5 questions)

1. An informal letter is written to the school principal.

2. The date is written below the sender's address.

3. "Yours faithfully" is used in informal letters.

4. The body of the letter contains the main message.

5. You should write your name (signature) at the end.

C. Choose the Correct Answer (5 questions)

1. An informal letter is written to:

(a) The police(b) A friend(c) The bank(d) The newspaper

2. Which part comes first in a letter?

(a) Body(b) Closing(c) Sender's address(d) Signature

3. Which is a correct greeting for an informal letter?

(a) Respected Sir(b) Dear Ravi(c) To Whom It May Concern(d) Dear Manager

4. Where do you write the date?

(a) At the bottom(b) In the middle(c) Below the address(d) After the signature

5. Which closing is best for a letter to your grandmother?

(a) Yours faithfully(b) With love(c) Yours sincerely(d) Regards

D. Arrange in Correct Order (5 questions)

Put these parts of a letter in the correct order (write 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6):

1. Body

2. Sender's Address

3. Signature (Name)

4. Greeting (Dear...)

5. Closing (With love)

E. Answer in Short (5 questions)

1. What is an informal letter?

2. Name the six parts of a letter.

3. What do you write in the greeting of a letter to your friend?

4. What should you write in the body of a letter?

5. Give two examples of a closing for an informal letter.

🎨 Activity: Write Your Own Letter

Write a letter to your best friend telling them about a festival you celebrated recently. Use the correct format with all 6 parts. You can write about Diwali, Eid, Christmas, Holi, or any other festival.

Remember to include:

✓ Your address and date ✓ Greeting ✓ What festival you celebrated ✓ What you did ✓ What you ate ✓ Closing and your name

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📖 What is a Letter?

A letter is a written message sent to someone. An informal letter (friendly letter) is written to friends, family, or relatives. The language is friendly and warm.

📋 Parts of an Informal Letter

Part	What It Is	Example
1. Sender's Address	Your home address	42, Rose Garden, Jaipur
2. Date	The date you write	15th July, 2024
3. Greeting	How you say hello	Dear Anita,
4. Body	The main message	I am writing to tell you...
5. Closing	How you say goodbye	With love,
6. Signature	Your name	Riya

📗 Sample Letter — To a Friend

42, Rose Garden
Jaipur, Rajasthan
10th May, 2024

Dear Anita,

How are you? I hope you are enjoying your summer holidays. Last week, my family went to the Amer Fort. It was so big and beautiful! We also ate delicious dal baati churma. I also joined a drawing class. What are you doing in your holidays? Please write back!

With love,
Riya

📗 Sample Letter — To Grandmother

15, Nehru Nagar
Pune, Maharashtra
25th December, 2024

My dear Grandma,

Thank you for the beautiful storybook you sent for my birthday! I have already read three stories. My favourite is about the clever fox and the crow. I miss you very much. When will you come to visit us? Give my love to Grandpa.

Your loving granddaughter,
Meera

💡 Tips for Writing a Good Letter

• Write address and date at the top right corner.

• Use "Dear [Name]," as the greeting.

• Ask about the person's health first.

• Write clearly about one or two topics.

• End with a warm closing and your name.

📝 Key Words

Word	Meaning
Letter	A written message sent to someone
Informal	Friendly, casual, not official
Sender	The person who writes the letter
Address	Where someone lives
Salutation	The greeting (Dear...)
Body	The main message
Closing	Goodbye words before your name
Signature	Your name at the end

⭐ Key Points to Remember

A letter is a written message sent to someone.
An informal letter is written to friends, family, or relatives.
Every letter has 6 parts: address, date, greeting, body, closing, signature.
Write address and date at the top right corner.
Use "Dear [Name]," as the greeting.
Close with "With love," or "Your loving friend."

A. Fill in the Blanks

1. A letter is a written sent to someone.

2. An informal letter is written to and family.

3. The sender's is written at the top right corner.

4. The is written below the address.

5. "Dear Anita" is an example of a .

6. The main message of the letter is called the .

7. "With love" is an example of a .

8. Your is written at the very end.

9. An informal letter has parts.

10. A formal letter is written to the or an office.

B. True or False

1. An informal letter is written to the school principal.

2. The date is written below the sender's address.

3. "Yours faithfully" is used in informal letters.

4. The body contains the main message.

5. You should write your name at the end.

C. Choose the Correct Answer

1. An informal letter is written to:

(a) The police(b) A friend(c) The bank(d) The newspaper

2. Which part comes first in a letter?

(a) Body(b) Closing(c) Sender's address(d) Signature

3. Which is a correct greeting for an informal letter?

(a) Respected Sir(b) Dear Ravi(c) To Whom It May Concern(d) Dear Manager

4. Where do you write the date?

(a) At the bottom(b) In the middle(c) Below the address(d) After the signature

5. Which closing is best for a letter to your grandmother?

(a) Yours faithfully(b) With love(c) Yours sincerely(d) Regards

D. Arrange in Correct Order (write 1–6)

1. Body

2. Sender's Address

3. Signature (Name)

4. Greeting (Dear...)

5. Closing (With love)

E. Answer in Short

1. What is an informal letter?

2. Name the six parts of a letter.

3. What do you write in the greeting?

4. What should you write in the body?

5. Give two examples of a closing.

🎨 Activity: Write Your Own Letter

Write a letter to your best friend about a festival you celebrated. Use all 6 parts.

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Letter Writing (Informal Letters)

🎯 Learning Objectives

📖 What is a Letter?

📋 Parts of an Informal Letter

📗 Sample Letter 1 — To a Friend About Summer Holidays

📗 Sample Letter 2 — To Grandmother Thanking for a Gift

💡 Tips for Writing a Good Letter

📝 Key Words

🎯 Quick Quiz — Test Yourself!

✏️ Practice Questions

🎨 Activity: Write Your Own Letter

Letter Writing (Informal Letters)

Letter Writing (Practice)