Writing: Formal Letters – Basic 6 English Lesson Note (First Term)

Parts of a Formal Letter:

1. Sender’s Address (Your address – top right) 
2. Date (Below sender’s address) 
3. Receiver’s Address (Person you’re writing to – left side) 
4. Salutation (Dear Sir/Madam, Dear Mr./Mrs.) 
5. Subject/Title (What the letter is about) 
6. Body (Main message – paragraphs) 
7. Complimentary Close (Yours faithfully/sincerely) 
8. Signature (Your name)

Sample Letter Topics:

• Request for school transfer
• Application for prefect position
• Complaint about school facilities
• Request for excuse from school
• Application for scholarship

Exercise F – Letter Writing Practice

Write a formal letter using this situation:

Situation: You want to apply to be a library prefect in your school.

Your letter should include:

• Proper letter format
• Reason for your application
• Your qualifications
• What you will do as library prefect
• Polite closing

Planning Guide:

• Sender’s address: ________________________
• Receiver: The Principal of your school
• Subject: Application for Library Prefect Position
• Main points to include: