Write With Meaning: Informal Letter Writing for Class 3

This Class 3 informal letter writing worksheet helps students learn to express experiences, feelings, and personal stories through friendly letters.  
With a clear example on page 2—where a child describes a fun day at a museum—students understand how to structure a letter using address, date, greeting, body, and closing.  
The worksheet includes five engaging prompts covering birthdays, new pets, school picnics, hobbies, and explaining an absence from school.

Students learn to:

• Use complete letter format with address and date  
• Describe events using details and sequence  
• Share feelings naturally in writing  
• Build fluency with longer, structured sentences  
• Communicate clearly and politely  

This resource develops essential writing confidence and helps children write meaningful, well-structured informal letters.

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ANSWER KEY (Included for Parents & Teachers)

Note: All letters are open-ended. Sample letters below demonstrate format, tone, and detail level.

Exercise 1 – Letter about birthday celebration (Sample)
12/ Park View Apartments  
Green Street, Pune  
10 December 2025  

Dear Riya,  
I hope you are doing well. I celebrated my birthday last Sunday and had a wonderful time. My friends came home, and we played games like musical chairs and treasure hunt. My mom baked a chocolate cake shaped like a panda! Everyone loved it. I received many gifts, and my favourite one was a sketchbook. I wish you could have joined us too. Please write back and tell me how you celebrated your birthday.  
Your cousin,  
Aarav  

Exercise 2 – Letter about a new pet (Sample)
12/ Park View Apartments  
Green Street, Pune  

Dear Kabir,  
I am excited to tell you that I have a new pet rabbit named Snowy. She is white, fluffy, and very playful. Snowy loves eating carrots and hopping around the garden. I have made a small house for her near the balcony. I can’t wait for you to meet her. Please visit soon!  
Your friend,  
Rhea  

Exercise 3 – Letter to grandparents about school picnic (Sample)
Dear Grandma and Grandpa,  
Yesterday, we went for our school picnic to the Nature Park. We saw beautiful flowers, tall trees, and colourful butterflies. My friends and I enjoyed the rain dance area and ate snacks together. I also clicked many photos. It was a joyful day and I missed you both a lot.  
Lots of love,  
Manya  

Exercise 4 – Letter to aunt about favourite hobby (Sample)
Dear Aunty Neha,  
I hope you are fine. I want to tell you about my favourite hobby—playing the keyboard. I practise every evening, and I know three songs now. My music teacher says I am improving quickly. Playing music makes me feel calm and happy. I will play a song for you when you visit next time!  
Love,  
Ishan  

Exercise 5 – Letter telling a friend why you missed school (Sample)
Dear Arjun,  
I missed school yesterday because I wasn’t feeling well. I had a fever, so the doctor asked me to rest. I am feeling much better today and will return tomorrow. Please tell me what homework the teacher gave so I can complete it.  
Your friend,  
Ved  

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