Formal Letter Writing for Grade 1 

This Grade 1 worksheet helps young learners understand how to write simple and clear formal letters. Using everyday school situations such as lost items, thanking the Principal, or requesting leave, students learn how to organise their writing in the correct letter format. The activities guide children to practice writing addresses, subjects, greetings, and polite closing statements.

This worksheet builds early grammar and communication skills by encouraging students to express their needs clearly and respectfully. It helps them understand how formal writing works while building confidence through structured tasks.

Why Formal Letter Writing Matters in Grammar?

1. It teaches students to communicate needs politely and clearly. 
2. It helps children follow a structured writing format. 
3. It builds early grammar, spelling, and sentence organisation skills. 
4. It prepares young learners for real-life written communication.

What's Inside This Worksheet?

🧠 Exercise 1 – Storybook Missing 
Students write a formal letter to the Librarian asking to bring back a missing favourite storybook.

✏️ Exercise 2 – Thanking the Principal 
Children write a letter thanking the Principal for arranging a fun school picnic.

📋 Exercise 3 – Lost Water Bottle 
Students write a formal letter to the Class Teacher requesting help to find a lost water bottle.

📝 Exercise 4 – Permission to Leave Early 
Learners write a letter to the Class Teacher asking to go home early.

🔑 Exercise 5 – Leave for One Day 
Students write a formal leave letter for being absent due to a birthday or other reason.

 

Sample Answer

 Formal Letter Writing for Grade 1 45 Rose Garden Lane
Delhi – 110001
5 November 2025

To
The Class Teacher
Sunshine Public School
Delhi – 110001

Subject: Leave for Two Days

Respected Ma’am,
I have a fever and cannot come to school on 6th and 7th November. Kindly grant me leave for two days.

Thank you.

Yours faithfully,
Ria Sharma


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