Write a Friendly Note
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What you will learn
- 1Write a friendly note using three parts — greeting, message, and sign-off
- 2Put a comma after the person’s name in the greeting (e.g., "Dear Maya,")
- 3Choose an appropriate greeting and sign-off that matches the relationship with the reader
Mini Lesson
A friendly note is a short written message you send to someone you know — a friend, a family member, a coach, or a neighbor. It is warm, personal, and usually short. Notes can be written on paper and handed to someone or left for them to find!
The Three Parts of a Friendly Note
- Greeting — address the person by name: Dear Grandma, / Hi Maya, / Hello Leo,
- Message — write the main reason for the note. Say what you want to share, ask, or express.
- Sign-off — close the note warmly: Your friend, / Love, / See you soon, — then sign your name.
Choosing the Right Greeting and Sign-off
- For a friend: Hi Maya, ... Your friend, Sam
- For a grandparent: Dear Grandma, ... Love, Sam
- For a coach: Dear Ms. Chen, ... Thank you, Sam
- The greeting and sign-off should match the tone and relationship.
What Goes in the Message?
- Share good news: "I scored a goal today!"
- Ask a question: "Can you come to my party on Saturday?"
- Say thank you: "Thank you so much for the book — I loved it!"
- Give an update: "I miss you and hope you feel better soon."
- Keep it friendly, warm, and personal — write like you are talking to the person.
Words to know
Friendly note
A short, warm, personal message written to someone you know — a friend, family member, coach, or neighbor
e.g. A thank-you note to Grandma after she sent a birthday present.
Greeting
The first part of a friendly note — addresses the reader by name and ends with a comma
e.g. Dear Maya, / Hi Leo, / Hello Grandma,
Message
The middle part of a friendly note — where you share news, ask a question, say thank you, or give an update
e.g. "I just wanted to say thank you for helping me yesterday."
Sign-off
The closing part of a friendly note — a warm phrase followed by your first name
e.g. Your friend, Sam / Love, Sam
Comma
The punctuation mark (,) that always goes after the person’s name in the greeting and after the sign-off phrase
e.g. "Dear Maya," — the comma separates the greeting from the message.
Ask yourself: "Did I greet them by name? Did I say what I want to share? Did I close with a warm sign-off and my name?"
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