Formal Invitation Letter Example for Elementary Students

If your students have mastered the art of writing informal letters to known audiences like family and friends, they’re likely ready to write formal letters to unknown audiences. Get ready for an invitation letter example that brings a classic fairy tale twist to the classroom!

This resource features a ready-made letter from the Big Bad Wolf, who invites the Three Little Pigs to a barbeque as a way of apologizing for blowing down their houses. This fun and imaginative scenario makes learning about formal letter writing engaging while reinforcing key writing skills, including appropriate greetings, formal tone and persuasive techniques.

The resource also features a formal letter scaffold so students can practice writing a formal letter to an audience of their choosing. Both one-page and two-page template options are provided in the download.

This resource downloads as a quick-print PDF or an editable Google Slides file. 

Using This Formal Invitation Letter in Your Lessons

This invitation letter example provides an excellent instructional tool when it comes to teaching the structure and language features of formal letters. Here’s how you might build a lesson on letter writing around this formal letter example:

1. Introduce the Purpose of Formal Letters – Discuss why formal letters are used (e.g. to communicate important information, make requests or express apologies in a professional way).
2. Read and Annotate the Model Letter – Project the letter onto a screen or provide the students with copies. Read the letter aloud as a class. Ask students to highlight or underline key structural elements as they read.
3. Identify Key Features – Identify the key features of a formal letter and discuss the purpose of each, including the sender’s address, date, recipient’s address, greeting, body paragraphs, closing and sign-off.
4. Writing Activity – Have students use the writing template to write a letter back to the Big Bad Wolf in the persona of one of the pigs, either accepting or rejecting the invitation to the barbeque.

Download and Print This Invitation Letter Example

Accessing this invitation letter example is quick and easy. Simply click the download button to select your preferred file format, print the template and bring formal letter writing to life in your classroom with this fun and engaging activity.

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