GUIDELINES

  1. State the purpose of your letter.
  2. Show them how their guidance impacted your life.
  3. Express thanks again.

SAMPLE LETTER

[Senders Name]
[Address line]
[State, ZIP Code]

[Letter Date]

[Recipients Name]
[Address line]
[State, ZIP Code]

[Subject: Normally bold, summarizes the intention of the letter] -Optional-


Dear [Recipients Name],

I am writing to say a simple thank you for being the best teacher ever.

Throughout my four years in high school you have always been there for me, you gave me your support, guidance, and encouragement and for that, I will be eternally grateful to you. You are more than a teacher to me. I appreciate the time you took to hold my hand and guide me in the right direction. My life now has a sense of direction thanks to you.

Words are barely enough to express my gratitude. Thank you once again, Miss Steele.

Sincerely,

[Senders Name]
[Senders Title] -Optional-

[Enclosures: number] - Optional -
cc: [Name of copy recipient] - Optional -

Thank you letter to a teacher from a student.

Further things to consider when writing thank you letters to teachers

Further things to consider when writing thank you letters to teachers

Thank You Letters

Thank-you letters are letters written to politely acknowledge a gift, service, compliment or an offer. Simply put, these are letters you write to express your gratitude and appreciation for someone's thoughtful actions. You can send a thank-you letter after personal events, an interview, networking events, after receiving a gift or donation, etc. A thank-you letter is always special in that it lets the recipient know that what he/she did was greatly valued and appreciated. The letter should be sent promptly and when the events are still fresh so that it can be more meaningful.

Thank-you letters should be warm, personal, and sincere. Begin with the two magical words "Thank you," and address the recipient in a way that feels most natural. Be clear about what you are thanking the person for. Let the recipient know why his/her specific gift or actions are cherished and why they are important to you. Inquire after the recipient's well-being and share some information about your life. Let him/her know that you are thinking about him/her and mention the next time you may want to meet. To wrap things up, thank the recipient again and let him/her know that you value his/her friendship.

Letters to Teachers

Letters to teachers are, simply, the letters you send to your teachers or any other person whose job is to help you acquire knowledge. There are many occasions when you may find it necessary to write to your teachers. May be you want to see how they are doing over summer break, you want to apologize for bad behavior, or you just want to appreciate them for being the best. Whatever the occasion, writing a letter can allow you to express yourself in a personal and sincere way. Depending on the content, you can follow the basic letter format or a format specific to appreciation and apology letters.

Before writing letters to teachers, it is important to write a draft so that you are able to organize your thoughts. Start your letter with the right salutation and mention the name of your teacher. Write an introductory sentence that states the purpose of your letter. Convey your message clearly and directly. Stay on topic and avoid bringing in irrelevant stories. Use an honest, sincere, and respectful tone. Wrap things up by wishing your teacher well. Reread the letter to catch any grammar and spelling mistakes.

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