Personal correspondence in the form of letters is not as common as it once was. This resource presents an opportunity for you to introduce your class to letter writing and cover topics in social studies. Learners read a letter written in...

Just because kids today are well-versed in texting and emails doesn't mean they shouldn't learn how to write a friendly letter! Reinforce their letter-writing skills with a lesson focused on the elements of a friendly letter, as...

In this model letter worksheet, students review the best format to contact their musical career mentors as they follow the format provided.

Click through links to learn how to write a business letter, a business email, and a friendly letter. Notes and sample letters for various types of letters are also available including complaint, interest, cover, apology, request,...

This site contains the purpose of friendly letter writing. In addition, the article discusses the elements of good friendly letter writing.

This student and teacher-friendly site contains the purpose of letter writing. In addition, the article discusses the elements of good letter writing.

This lesson from Purdue's online writing lab details both the parts of a business letter and the various formats for one, including block, modified block, and semi-block. Great resource for getting started writing a professional letter.

Excellent resource for those interested in professional, business, or technical writing. Gives definition, uses, and guidelines for the element of tone in a written work.

This student and teacher-friendly site contains the purpose surrounding a letter of appeal. In addition, the article discusses the elements of good business letter writing.

This student-friendly site contains the purpose of business letter writing. In addition, the article discusses the elements of good business letter writing.

This student and teacher-friendly site explains the following: what a reference letter is; how to self-assess whether one should write the letter of reference; when to write a letter of reference; and what to say in a letter of reference.

This user-friendly site for teachers and students provides a business letter format.

This student and teacher-friendly site discusses the importance of writing a letter of interest during a job search. In addition, the article discusses the how to make a letter of interest "stand out" from other candidates who are...

This informational site for teachers and students explains the importance of a letter of apology. Then the article articulates the types of information to include in friendly/personal apology letters and in formal/business apology letters.

This student and teacher-friendly site contains the basics related to writing an invitation. In addition, the article discusses the elements to include in a business-related invitation letter. The article also discusses the elements to...

This student and teacher-friendly site provides insight into the letter of recommendation. In addition, the article discusses the elements of writing a good letter of recommendation.

This informational site provides a well-written invitation exemplar.

This student-friendly site provides a well-written letter of request exemplar.

This informational site provides a well-written farewell letter exemplar.

This lesson gives guidelines for business writing in Western (North American) culture. From Purdue University.

Site describes and identifies how and when to use the comma in letter writing. Examples provided.

Are you ready to apply for your dream job? Explore tips to develop a great cover letter to help you get the job!

Purdue University offers this great resource for students and teachers looking for sample cover letters.

A good reference to consider when writing professionally (as in business/technical writing). Includes brief structural examples.