The paragraph is the building block of almost everything you write. This Wisdom Point guide shows the three-part format step by step, with two annotated example paragraphs and a board-by-board check.

An informal letter is warm and personal, for friends and family. This Wisdom Point guide shows the format step by step, with two full samples and a board-by-board check.

WISDOM POINT · STUDENT WRITING FORMATS The complete Wisdom Point guide to the formal letter format, in eight clear parts. QUICK ANSWER A formal letter follows eight parts in order: the sender's address, the date, the receiver's address, a subject line, a salutation, a body of three paragraphs, a complimentary close, and your signature. Open with Dear Sir or Madam and close with Yours faithfully if you do not know the name. If you know the name, open with Dear Mr Brooks and

An informal email is warm, relaxed, and written the way you talk. This Wisdom Point guide shows the format step by step, with two full examples and a board-by-board check.

A formal email needs a clear subject line, a polite salutation and a courteous sign off. This Wisdom Point guide shows the format step by step, with two full examples and a board-by-board check.

Most weak diary entries fail for the same few reasons, and every one is easy to fix. Here are the eight most common diary entry mistakes, why they weaken your writing, and how to put each one right.

A diary entry has four simple parts: date, greeting, body and closing. This guide shows you how to write one step by step, with two full examples, practical tips and answers to common questions.

The hardest part of keeping a diary is often the blank page. These 50 diary entry topics, sorted into seven themes, give every student a starting point, from everyday moments to imagination and reflection.