Follow this order exactly. Missing any part loses marks.
Sender's Address — top right (your address, 2–3 lines).
Date — below the address (e.g. 12 July 2025).
Receiver's Address — top left (name + address of the person).
Salutation — "Dear Sir/Madam," or "Dear Mr/Mrs Smith,".
Subject line (optional but good) — "RE: Request for a School Library Card".
Body — 3 paragraphs:
Para 1: Introduction — who you are and why you are writing.
Para 2: Details — the main information or request.
Para 3: Conclusion — thank them and end politely.
Closing — "Yours faithfully," (if "Dear Sir/Madam") or "Yours sincerely," (if you used a name).
Signature + printed name.
Letter writing tips (60–80 words)
Use capital letters and full stops correctly — punctuation is marked.
Keep paragraphs short and clear.
Check your word count: 60–80 words for the exam.
Be polite and use complete sentences.
✍ Interactive Letter Builder — type a letter to a friend inviting them to your birthday party
0 wordsTarget: 60–80 words
✅ Format: address · date · salutation · 3 paragraphs · closing✅ Capital letters & punctuation
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📨 Model Letter
Invitation to a Birthday Party
12 Coral Road
Suva
12 July 2025
Mere
8 Palm Street
Suva
Dear Mere,
I am writing to invite you to my thirteenth birthday party. It will be held at my home this Saturday from 2 pm to 5 pm.
We will have games, music and a special birthday cake. Please bring your swimming things because my parents have planned a small pool activity.
I hope you can come. Please let me know by Thursday. I would be very happy to see you there.
Yours sincerely,
Apenisa
📄 Letter Prompts & Marking Rubric
✉ 6 Letter Prompts
Write a letter to your cousin inviting them to your school's open day.
Write a letter to the Principal requesting a change of subject.
Write a thank-you letter to a friend who gave you a birthday gift.
Write a letter to a pen pal describing your hometown.
Write a letter to the Head Librarian asking for a library card.
Write a letter apologising for missing a friend's party.
🧾 Letter Marking Rubric
Criteria
Marks
Correct format (address, date, salutation, closing)
3
Clear body with 3 paragraphs
3
Correct grammar & punctuation
2
Spelling & neatness
1
Appropriate tone & word count (60–80)
1
Total
10
⏱ Timed Writing Exercise
Set a timer for 15 minutes. Choose one prompt above and write a full letter of 60–80 words. When finished, mark it using the rubric and note two things you will improve next time.