Five Main Parts

1. HEADING: Includes the address and the date. In some cases, it is OK to just write the date.

2. GREETING/SALUTATION: The greeting usually starts with 'Dear' and is followed by the person's name and then a comma.

3. BODY: After skipping a line, you begin the body of your letter which is the main text of your letter.

4. CLOSING: The closing includes a short capitalized expression such as 'Sincerely' or 'Love' and is followed by a comma. Skip a line after the body before writing your closing.

5. SIGNATURE: You sign your name beginning directly below the closing. First and Last capitalized and in cursive.

*Sometimes you may add a POSTSCRIPT at the end of your letter.

Write a letter persuading your parents/guardians (or whomever can make your dream come true) to provide for you that something your heart most desires. Persuade your audience by describing the product (or whatever it is that you want) and why you deserve it. You may ask for something of monetary value or something more precious -- a loved one's time. Use the following organizer and persuasive words and phrases to help you as you write your letter. Who knows...if you are persuasive enough, you might just get what you ask for.