Parts of a Letter
What is the part of a letter that includes the address and the date?
Header/Heading
What is the main purpose of an expository letter?
To explain something clearly
What do we call a sentence that keeps going without stopping?
Run on sentence
What is the main idea of an expository letter?
The main reason for writing the letter.
What would you write a letter for: losing your homework or receiving a damaged package?
Receiving a damaged package
What part of the letter says hello to the reader?
Give one real-world reason you might write an expository letter.
ask for help, explain a problem, request information, etc.
What should every sentence start with?
A capital letter
A detail is information that does what?
Supports the main idea
You missed work because your bus was late. What would your letter explain?
Why you were late and what happened
Which part introduces the main idea of the letter?
Introduction
Why do businesses need clear explanations in letters?
So they can understand the issue and respond correctly or help you correctly
Should an expository be formal or informal?
Formal
Example: “The lamp flickers every time I turn it on.” Is this a main idea or a detail?
A detail
You want to join a club. What might you request in your letter?
Information on how to join or meeting times
Which part gives details and explains the situation clearly?
Body
If a student writes about a broken item, what is their purpose in writing the letter?
To explain the problem and request help
Name one thing to look for when editing spelling.
Correctly spelled words (e.g., no missing letters, wrong letters)
If the main idea is “My headphones are broken,” give one detail.
“Only one side works,” “They won’t charge,” "There's no sound," etc.
If your school laptop stops working, what details should you include in a letter?
What happened, when it happened, what you tried to fix it
What part includes a polite ending and your signature or name?
Closing
What is one situation where writing an expository letter helps with independence?
advocating for yourself, contacting customer service, requesting support at school, etc.
What is one reason editing helps your letter?
It makes the writing clearer and more professional, you will be taken more seriously
Why do letters need at least 2 strong details?
To fully explain the situation so the reader understands
You need help from your counselor finding a job. What is the main idea of your letter?
Requesting help with job searching