Before class, do the following:
a. Locate several postcards or greeting cards;
b. Write several sample letters which correspond with the cards, cut them up, and put the pieces in an envelope (see appendix).
2. Put students in groups of three and pass out an envelope to each group. Have the students arrange the parts of the letter in correct order.
3. Once the letters have been arranged, ask volunteers from each group to take turns reading their complete letters.
4. Highlight the different greetings and closings used.
5. Ask students for alternate greetings or closings they already know; list these on the board.
6. Hold up the original cards and have students guess which letter goes with which card.
7. Give each group its matching original card and ask them to write their own letter using the greetings and closings presented.