Introduction to Block Letters: Letter to Yourself

Today we will be writing our first "block letter".  This is a standard block letter (see format below) which does not require any special formatting (bold, italic, underline, centering, etc.) so we are able to do it in writing -- but they are typically done in a word processor (like Microsoft Word).  Notice that everything is aligned along the left side of the page with NO indenting.

Block letters consist of the following sections:

• Return Address (your address)
• Date (in long form such as "September 16, 2010"
• Addressee/Destination (Name and Address)
• Salutation (Dear Mr./Mrs. __)
• Body of the Letter (at least two real paragraphs)
• Complimentary Close (Sincerely,)
• Signature (Written by hand in blue or black ink)
• Your Typed Name

In the theme of looking at your future, we will be writing a letter to yourself 10 years in the future.  Your current address goes on the top and your future address goes after the date -- feel free to make up an address where you think (or hope) you will be living.

Introduce yourself and tell "future you" about your favorite foods, books, movies, TV shows, music, actor/actress, game, teacher, etc.  Remind yourself about ideals or beliefs that you hope you still have.  Congratulate "you" on whatever achievements (job, marriage, children, etc.) you have made over the last 10 years. Tell yourself about important events going on in your life, your church, your country or around the world.

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