This is one of a series of support modules intended for the use of adults improving their literacy skills. Each module is matched to objectives and teaching points outlined in the Basic Academic Upgrading Curriculum Plan (English) (BAU-ENG) and the Intermediate Academic Upgrading – English Curriculum Plan (IAU-ENG), both New Brunswick Community College documents.

This support module may be used with BAU-ENG 6.9, Letters, and IAU-ENG 2.7, Writing Letters.

The author has included instructions for writing both personal and business letters. Among the topics covered are the parts of a letter, like the salutation and the complimentary closing; tips for organizing thoughts in a letter; the proper way to fold a letter; and the correct way to address an envelope.