Write to principal, editor, officials — polite, professional, structured!
📍 Step 1
Sender’s Address & Date
Your address in top left corner. Date below.
Example:
A-12, Green Park Colony
Jaipur
2 June 2026
📬 Step 2
Receiver’s Address
The person you’re writing to — with full title.
Example:
The Principal
Sunrise Public School
Jaipur
📌 Step 3
Subject Line
One line summarizing your letter’s purpose.
Example:
Subject: Application for three days’ leave
📝 Step 4
Body — Formal Tone
Salutation: ‘Respected Sir/Madam,’ Body: Polite, clear, to the point.
Example:
I am writing to request three days’ leave from 5-7 June due to a family function.
🤝 Step 5
Closing
Yours faithfully (if you don’t know the name) / Yours sincerely (if you do).
Example:
Yours faithfully,
Aarav Sharma
Class V-B, Roll No. 15
Model: How to Write a Formal Letter
Introduction
Complete model example for how t
Main Content
o write a formal letter with pro
Conclusion
per format, tone, and structure.
Before & After
Before (Weak)
My school is good. It is very nice. I like it. Teachers are good. Students are good too.
After (Strong)
My school, Sunrise Public, stands proudly on MG Road. The cheerful teachers make every lesson interesting, and my classmates are kind and helpful. I feel lucky to learn here every day.
Replace vague words (good, nice) with specific details. Add names, descriptions, and feelings!
Useful Letter Phrases
Opening (Informal)
How are you? / I hope this letter finds you well. / It’s been so long since…
Opening (Formal)
I am writing to inform you… / With reference to… / I wish to bring to your notice…
Requesting
I kindly request you to… / I would be grateful if… / Please consider…
Thanking
Thank you for your kind… / I am grateful for… / I appreciate your…
Closing
Looking forward to hearing from you. / Hoping for a positive response. / With warm regards,…
Vocabulary (15)
Letter
पत्र
Written message to someone
Formal or informal
Address
पता
Location details
Write sender & receiver address
Greeting
अभिवादन
Hello/Dear at the start
Dear Priya, / Respected Sir
Subject
विषय
What the letter is about
One clear line
Body
मुख्य भाग
Main content of the letter
2-3 paragraphs
Closing
समापन
How you end the letter
Yours lovingly / Yours faithfully
Formal
औपचारिक
Professional and polite
Letters to principal, editor
Informal
अनौपचारिक
Friendly and personal
Letters to friends, family
RSVP
कृपया उत्तर दें
Please reply (French origin)
Used in invitations
P.S.
पुनश्च
Post Script — added thought
P.S. Don’t forget the gift!
Email
ईमेल
Electronic message
Modern communication
Subject line
विषय पंक्ति
Email topic
Keep it short and clear
Postcard
पोस्टकार्ड
Short message from a trip
5-7 sentences with picture
Diary
डायरी
Personal daily writing
Dear Diary format
Tone
लहजा
The feeling of your writing
Formal=polite, Informal=friendly
Common Mistakes
Respected Sir I am writing this letter…
Respected Sir,
I am writing to…
Add comma after greeting, skip a line before body
Dear friend how are you I am fine
Dear Priya,
How are you? I hope you are doing well. I am fine.
Use comma after name, proper punctuation, separate sentences
plz reply asap thx
Please reply at your earliest convenience. Thank you.
No abbreviations in formal writing!
Subject: letter
Subject: Application for Three Days’ Leave (5-7 June 2026)
Be specific in subject lines — not just ‘letter’
Your Turn — Write: How to Write a Formal Letter
📖 Opening / Introduction
0 words
📝 Main Content / Body
0 words
🏁 Ending / Conclusion
0 words
Checklist
Quiz
1. An informal letter is written to:
2. A formal letter uses:
3. The subject line should be:
4. ‘Yours faithfully’ is used when:
5. A postcard is:
6. A diary entry starts with:
7. RSVP means:
8. Email etiquette includes:
People Also Ask
What is the format of a letter for kids?
A letter has: sender’s address, date, greeting (Dear…), body (2-3 paragraphs), closing (Yours sincerely/lovingly), and signature. Formal letters also have receiver’s address and subject line.
What is the difference between formal and informal letters?
Formal letters use polite language, include subject line, and end with ‘Yours faithfully.’ Informal letters are friendly, personal, and end with ‘With love’ or ‘Your friend.’
How to write a letter to the principal?
Use formal letter format: your address, date, principal’s address, subject line, respectful greeting (Respected Sir/Madam), polite body, and close with ‘Yours faithfully.’
Parent Tips
Read the model example together before your child writes. Discuss what makes it good.
Let your child write a rough draft first without worrying about mistakes. Edit AFTER.
Use the checklist together — tick each item as you review the writing.
Praise effort and improvement, not just the final result. ‘Your hook is much better this time!’
Write alongside your child — when they see you writing, they’re motivated to write too.