1. Name ________________________________________ Date _________________________
Mrs. Labuski Literature Letter
Follow the general outline below at write me a business letter about the book you have just
finished reading. Do not answer each question individually to make the paragraphs.
Your writing should flow as if you were not following an outline. You may include
additional information in your letter to me. In a proper business letter format (see
attached) include the following:
Paragraph 1: Introduction
 Use a strong and creative lead sentence
 Include the title and author
 Explain the genre of the book
 Full summary of the book. Explain main events beginning to end. Identify the
climax of the story. Include the setting in your summary. No more than 5-6
sentences.
………………….….don’t forget to transition between paragraphs…………………………
Paragraph 2: Character Description (this may produce more than one paragraph)
 Make a claim about the main character.
 Support your claim with at least three pieces of text-based evidence and references.
………………….….don’t forget to transition between paragraphs…………………………
Paragraph 3: Excerpt and Explanation (follow proper quotation rules-see attached)
 Include a “set-up” of the scene of the scene you chose and include the page number.
 Copy an excerpt from the book
 Then include an explanation of why you chose this part.
 What made this excerpt stand out?
 What was the relevance of this excerpt in the story?
………………….….don’t forget to transition between paragraphs…………………………
Paragraph 4: Conclusion
 Explain the author’s purpose for writing this book.
 Identify the theme of the book
 Is there a lesson to be learned from the events or main character?
After your closing, draw a line across the bottom of the letter & below the line include the
bibliography for the book
Author (last name first). Title of Book. City where book is published: Publisher,
copyright date. (always indent second line)
Your final copy should be:
• typed
• Times New Roman
• 14 point size
• one inch margins
• follow format on second page

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Student’s Home Street Address
City, State Zip Code
Date (month spelled out)
Mrs. Labuski
Great Hollow Middle School
150 Southern Boulevard
Nesconset, NY 11767
Dear Mrs. Labuski:
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Sincerely,
leave four spaces here Sign your full name
for your signature Type your full name
Bibliography
Author (last name first). Title of Book. City where book is published: Publisher,
copyright date.
(always indent second line - only put on 2nd
line if you need more room)
Helpful hint: use the tab key to indent.
Do NOT use the right justify button!
See how nicely they line up!
Helpful hint: remember to use a colon after the salutation
Also, if you leave a space between paragraphs, then you do not
need to indent each paragraph.
Final hint: indent your entire excerpt
Helpful hint: line up the sincerely
directly below your address
(even if it’s on a different page)