Formal Letter Writing for Grade 6 

This Grade 6 worksheet teaches students how to write clear and respectful formal letters about real school concerns, such as reporting broken playground equipment, informing about lost items, suggesting school improvements, requesting deadline extensions, and thanking teachers. These relatable tasks help learners understand how formal communication works.

This worksheet builds upper-elementary writing skills by teaching clarity of purpose, polite tone, structured paragraphs, and correct use of formal language. Students learn to express ideas clearly and logically.

Why Formal Letter Writing Matters in Grammar?

1. It teaches students to write formally using clear and respectful language. 
2. It strengthens grammar, organization, and sentence clarity. 
3. It helps students communicate real concerns effectively. 
4. It prepares them for practical written communication.

What's Inside This Worksheet?

🧠 Exercise 1 – Repair Broken Swing 
Students write a letter to the Principal asking to repair a broken swing.

✏️ Exercise 2 – Lost Geometry Box 
Children write to the Class Teacher reporting a lost geometry box.

📋 Exercise 3 – Start a Cleanliness Drive 
Students suggest starting a cleanliness drive in school.

📝 Exercise 4 – Homework Extension Request 
Learners explain why homework could not be submitted and request extra time.

🔑 Exercise 5 – Thank the Science Teacher 
Students write a gratitude letter for engaging and experiment-based lessons.

Sample Answer

Formal Letter Writing for Grade 6 23 Lake View Road
Bengaluru – 560001
10 November 2025

To
The Principal
Green Horizon School
Bengaluru – 560001

Subject: Request to Repair Broken Swing

Respected Sir,
One of the swings in the school playground is broken and unsafe for students. I request you to kindly repair it soon to prevent accidents.

Thank you.

Yours faithfully,
Karan Mehta


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