Step 2: Choose a Recipient and Purpose Select a family member or friend for you to practice the act of sending a letter. Locate their mailing address. Determine the purpose of your letter. People write letters for a variety of reasons. You may want to share some exciting news, express your feelings, or share your gratitude for something special they did that benefited you in some way. Step 3: Write Your Letter Using word processing software, begin to type a rough draft of your letter. What greeting line will you use? Will you begin with “Hello Mom,” “Dear Grandma,” or something similar? What will you say in your introductory paragraph? Think of ways you can make your letter interesting and engaging for the reader. What do you want to include in the last paragraph of your letter? Do you want to include any questions to encourage a return response? Will you use a closing such as “Sincerely,” “Take Care,” “Love,” “From,” or something else? Step 4: Edit and Proofread Your Rough Draft Edit and proofread the rough draft of your letter. What edits do you want to make? What corrections do you need to make? Step 5: Save and Submit Save and submit your typed letter.

### Step 2: Choose a Recipient and Purpose

**Recipient:** My Aunt Lisa
**Mailing Address:** [Insert Aunt Lisa's mailing address here]
**Purpose:** I want to write to my Aunt Lisa to express my gratitude for the care package she sent me recently, and to share some exciting updates about my life.

### Step 3: Write Your Letter

**[Date]**

**Dear Aunt Lisa,**

I hope this letter finds you well! I wanted to take a moment to thank you for the wonderful care package you sent me. It was such a delightful surprise to receive it, and I truly appreciate all the thoughtfulness you put into it. Your homemade cookies were a big hit with my friends, and the sweater is just perfect for the chilly weather we've been having.

Life here has been quite busy, but in a good way! I started a new job last month, and I'm really enjoying the challenges it brings. The team is fantastic, and I feel like I’m learning so much every day. I also recently picked up hiking as a new hobby, and it's been a fantastic way to explore the beautiful parks nearby. Have you been on any interesting adventures lately?

I’d love to hear more about what you’ve been up to. Your stories always bring a smile to my face! If you’re free sometime next month, maybe we can plan a video call.

Thank you again for your kindness and support. It means the world to me.

**Take care,**
**[Your Name]**

### Step 4: Edit and Proofread Your Rough Draft

* Read through the letter for clarity and flow.
* Check for spelling and grammatical errors.
* Ensure that the tone is warm and friendly.
* Confirm that I’ve added questions to encourage a response.

### Edits:
1. Add more personal touches or anecdotes about the cookies.
2. Make sure the closing is warm and reflective of my feelings.

### Step 5: Save and Submit

**File Name:** ThankYouLetterToAuntLisa.docx
**Save Location:** [Select a folder or location on your computer]
**Submit:** Send the letter to Aunt Lisa via mail after printing it out.

With all these steps completed, I'm excited to send my letter!