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Five Methods:Sample Essay LettersCreating a planGetting started writingCrafting the body of the essayFinishing the essay letter

Letter essays aren't the easiest to write. The examples provided here should give you a good start and with practice, you'll find the essay letter less onerous and more enjoyable.

Method 1 of 4: Creating a plan

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    Write a plan. Try planning out your essay letter with a hook, beginning, middle and an end.

Method 2 of 4: Getting started writing

  1. 1
    Try to write the essay letter in 5 paragraphs. One for the beginning, three for the middle and one for the end.
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    Try to hook the reader in one or two sentences in the beginning. Your thesis should always be near the end of the beginning paragraph.

Method 3 of 4: Crafting the body of the essay

  1. 1
    Work on the centre of your essay. The middle paragraphs should be three ideas, examples, or statements the essay was about. So if the essay was about school dress code, 3 examples for the middle paragraphs would be: The student should decide what they want to wear, everyone's wardrobe might not fit the code, and no one is really offended by clothing.

Method 4 of 4: Finishing the essay letter

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    For the concluding paragraph, restate your thesis and summarize what you're trying to tell the reader.


  • When concluding your essay, give a short summary of everything you've written. Don't forget to use a salutation and closing. (Example: Dear ____ & Sincerely _____).
  • Use smooth transition words between paragraphs. Furthermore, overall, in addition to, and also are great transition words.
  • When writing, try staying on topic. If you're writing about cat breeds, don't focus on why certain cat breeds are better than dogs.
  • The essay letter doesn't have to exactly be five paragraphs. It's just a good habit to get into. Less often says more, especially when carefully crafted. Up to nine paragraphs makes for a good essay letter, while no less than three should be used.
  • You may be advised to avoid starting the essay letter with 'I' or 'My' or any vague words or pronouns listed in step 1. Discuss with your tutor or teacher.
  • Try not to start every sentence or paragraph with the same word or words or phrase.


  • Write "Dear ______" (insert name).
  • Avoid using 'I' as well as vague pronouns. 'Think', 'Believe' and other similar words will make your writing weaker.
  • Don't indent. The proper way to start a letter essay is to skip lines whenever you have a new paragraph.
  • Don't restate the question. In third grade,"Cell phones are the best invention because..." was okay. If you're not in third grade any more, then don't write like you are! "Cells phones have helped improve many people's lives for the betterment of our society..." Would be a better way to start.

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