How to Write a Letter to Your Teacher
Use the appropriate stationery and a pen., Write the date in the upper right corner. , Start the letter off by writing 'Dear Mr. or Mrs. ________," This is a personal letter, so you want to end the salutation with a comma., Skip some space and then...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Use the appropriate stationery and a pen.
Take the time to buy a nice card in which to enclose your letter. ,, You can be more informal if your teacher will find it appropriate.
For example, if you call your teacher "Coach Sue," then call her "Coach Sue" in the salutation.
Avoid calling your teacher by his or her first name unless you are truly on a first-name basis.
Make sure that you show the appropriate level of respect.
Avoid starting out with "Hey" or "Hi." This is a letter to your teacher, not to your Facebook friend. , If you haven't spoken to this teacher in a long time, then take some time to remind your teacher who you are.
Teachers have so many students that they may not remember names initially, but they will remember unique things that you have done or unique personal characteristics.
If you are just transitioning out of this teacher's class, then you can simply start your note without any extra introduction. , Don't say, "You were a great teacher.
I liked your class." Instead, say something like, "You had a simple way of helping me understand a really difficult subject" or "Your influence helped me to become more confident."
Teachers need to know how their specific actions and unique personalities make a difference for their students. ,, Typing the letter will make it appear too distant and formal. , -
Step 2: Write the date in the upper right corner.
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Step 3: Start the letter off by writing 'Dear Mr. or Mrs. ________
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Step 4: " This is a personal letter
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Step 5: so you want to end the salutation with a comma.
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Step 6: Skip some space and then start your introduction.
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Step 7: Be specific when you thank your teacher.
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Step 8: Tell your teacher something that you will always remember about him or her.
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Step 9: Close the by writing "Thank you
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Step 10: " or "Sincerely
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Step 11: " and then signing your name.
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Step 12: Use your own handwriting for an appreciation letter.
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Step 13: Mail the letter to the teacher or hand it to him or her personally.
Detailed Guide
Take the time to buy a nice card in which to enclose your letter. ,, You can be more informal if your teacher will find it appropriate.
For example, if you call your teacher "Coach Sue," then call her "Coach Sue" in the salutation.
Avoid calling your teacher by his or her first name unless you are truly on a first-name basis.
Make sure that you show the appropriate level of respect.
Avoid starting out with "Hey" or "Hi." This is a letter to your teacher, not to your Facebook friend. , If you haven't spoken to this teacher in a long time, then take some time to remind your teacher who you are.
Teachers have so many students that they may not remember names initially, but they will remember unique things that you have done or unique personal characteristics.
If you are just transitioning out of this teacher's class, then you can simply start your note without any extra introduction. , Don't say, "You were a great teacher.
I liked your class." Instead, say something like, "You had a simple way of helping me understand a really difficult subject" or "Your influence helped me to become more confident."
Teachers need to know how their specific actions and unique personalities make a difference for their students. ,, Typing the letter will make it appear too distant and formal. ,
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