Formal Letter Writing for Grade 4 

This Grade 4 worksheet helps students practice writing formal letters for meaningful school situations. Using examples such as repairing classroom lights, requesting a new math book, seeking permission for competitions, thanking a teacher, and suggesting tree planting, learners understand how to follow a proper letter format. Each activity guides them to write clear, polite, and well-organized sentences.

This worksheet strengthens communication and grammar skills by helping students identify the purpose of a letter, write clear subject lines, greet respectfully, and close politely. It also builds confidence as children write about real school experiences.

Why Formal Letter Writing Matters in Grammar?

1. It teaches children to communicate respectfully and with clarity. 
2. It helps them follow a structured letter format. 
3. It improves grammar, sentence construction, and organization. 
4. It prepares learners for real-life written communication.

What's Inside This Worksheet?

🧠 Exercise 1 – Repair Classroom Lights 
Students write a letter to the Principal requesting to repair classroom lights.

✏️ Exercise 2 – Request a New Math Book 
Children write to the Class Teacher asking for a replacement math textbook.

📋 Exercise 3 – Quiz Competition Permission 
Students request permission from the Principal to join a quiz competition.

📝 Exercise 4 – Thank Your English Teacher 
Learners write a letter expressing gratitude for grammar improvement.

🔑 Exercise 5 – Suggest Planting More Trees 
Students write to the Principal recommending more trees in the playground.

Sample Answer

Formal Letter Writing for Grade 4 45 Rose Villa
Chennai – 600001
10 November 2025

To
The Principal
Bright Future Public School
Chennai – 600001

Subject: Request to Repair Classroom Lights

Respected Ma’am,
The lights in our classroom are not working properly, and it becomes difficult to read during lessons. I request you to kindly repair them at the earliest.

Thank you.

Yours faithfully,
Neha Kapoor

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