Thank-you notes are a way to show someone that you appreciate a gift they have given you or something kind they have done for you. For example, you could write a thank-you note to a relative who has sent you a gift for your birthday or a teacher who has helped you to learn. It is important to explain to that person why you like the gift or the help given to you.
ELA Standard 2.3 a and b
Before you write a thank-you note, ask yourself these questions:
Thank-you notes have a special format. All thank-you notes should contain the following:
Thank-you notes should also include your address and the address of the person you are writing to.
Now, it's your turn to write a thank-you note. You can look at the letter below to see where all the parts of a letter should be placed. Be sure to include a date, salutation, body, closing and signature.
Read your thank-you note over. You might even show it to a friend or a teacher. You and your friend or teacher should read the thank-you note and decide:
Rewrite your thank-you note so that it meets your purpose and makes your reader feel exactly how you want him or her to feel.
You should also edit your work by checking:
When you are happy with your thank-you note, you can copy it on to a new piece of paper. Be sure to use your best handwriting. It will help your reader understand your message. You might draw a picture of your gift. Don't forget to send it!