WRITING SKILLS NOTES
Letter Writing • Report Writing • Story Writing • Narrating an Experience
Since you want the Maharashtra State Board (SSC / State Board) pattern, the notes should follow the Maharashtra Board English
writing-skill style, not CBSE.
1. ✉️ LETTER WRITING
In the Maharashtra State Board pattern, letter writing is mainly of two types:
A. Formal Letter B. Informal Letter
Written to: Written to:
• Principal • Friend
• Headmaster/Headmistress • Brother/sister
• Editor • Relative
• Government authority • Family member
• Municipal authority
• Officer/organisation
A. FORMAL LETTER — FORMAT
Sender's Address
Date
Receiver's Designation and Address
Subject: ______________________
Salutation:
Respected Sir/Madam,
Body
• Paragraph 1 – Introduction: State the purpose of the letter.
• Paragraph 2 – Main information: Explain the matter. Give necessary details/reasons.
• Paragraph 3 – Conclusion: Make your request/suggestion. End politely.
Closing:
Yours faithfully,
Name
Important: In a formal letter, maintain a polite and formal tone.
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, Example: Formal Letter
Write a letter to the Municipal Commissioner requesting proper cleanliness in your locality.
12, Shanti Nagar,
Nashik – 422001.
30 July 2026
The Municipal Commissioner,
Nashik Municipal Corporation,
Nashik.
Subject: Request for proper cleanliness in our locality
Respected Sir/Madam,
I am a resident of Shanti Nagar, Nashik. I am writing this letter to draw your attention towards the unhygienic conditions in our
locality.
The garbage bins are often overflowing and the waste is not collected regularly. This has resulted in a foul smell and an increase in
mosquitoes and insects. The residents, especially children and elderly people, are facing difficulties because of this problem.
I request you to arrange regular garbage collection and proper cleaning of the area. I hope that necessary action will be taken at
the earliest.
Thank you.
Yours faithfully,
Aman Chaudhary
B. INFORMAL LETTER — FORMAT
Sender's Address
Date
Salutation:
Dear ______,
• Paragraph 1: Ask about the person's well-being and introduce the topic.
• Paragraph 2: Explain the main matter in detail.
• Paragraph 3: Give your concluding thoughts/wishes.
Closing:
Yours lovingly,
Your loving friend,
Your affectionate brother, etc.
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Letter Writing • Report Writing • Story Writing • Narrating an Experience
Since you want the Maharashtra State Board (SSC / State Board) pattern, the notes should follow the Maharashtra Board English
writing-skill style, not CBSE.
1. ✉️ LETTER WRITING
In the Maharashtra State Board pattern, letter writing is mainly of two types:
A. Formal Letter B. Informal Letter
Written to: Written to:
• Principal • Friend
• Headmaster/Headmistress • Brother/sister
• Editor • Relative
• Government authority • Family member
• Municipal authority
• Officer/organisation
A. FORMAL LETTER — FORMAT
Sender's Address
Date
Receiver's Designation and Address
Subject: ______________________
Salutation:
Respected Sir/Madam,
Body
• Paragraph 1 – Introduction: State the purpose of the letter.
• Paragraph 2 – Main information: Explain the matter. Give necessary details/reasons.
• Paragraph 3 – Conclusion: Make your request/suggestion. End politely.
Closing:
Yours faithfully,
Name
Important: In a formal letter, maintain a polite and formal tone.
Writing Skills Notes Page 1 of 6
, Example: Formal Letter
Write a letter to the Municipal Commissioner requesting proper cleanliness in your locality.
12, Shanti Nagar,
Nashik – 422001.
30 July 2026
The Municipal Commissioner,
Nashik Municipal Corporation,
Nashik.
Subject: Request for proper cleanliness in our locality
Respected Sir/Madam,
I am a resident of Shanti Nagar, Nashik. I am writing this letter to draw your attention towards the unhygienic conditions in our
locality.
The garbage bins are often overflowing and the waste is not collected regularly. This has resulted in a foul smell and an increase in
mosquitoes and insects. The residents, especially children and elderly people, are facing difficulties because of this problem.
I request you to arrange regular garbage collection and proper cleaning of the area. I hope that necessary action will be taken at
the earliest.
Thank you.
Yours faithfully,
Aman Chaudhary
B. INFORMAL LETTER — FORMAT
Sender's Address
Date
Salutation:
Dear ______,
• Paragraph 1: Ask about the person's well-being and introduce the topic.
• Paragraph 2: Explain the main matter in detail.
• Paragraph 3: Give your concluding thoughts/wishes.
Closing:
Yours lovingly,
Your loving friend,
Your affectionate brother, etc.
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