Prompt: Write a letter extending birthday wishes to your grandparents.
1. Outline
2. Sample Letter #1
3. Sample Letter #2
4. Sample Letter #3
Draft a letter to extend heartfelt birthday wishes to your grandparents.
I. Outline: Writing a Birthday Greeting Letter to Grandparents (Standard)
1. Introduction
- Location and date of writing the letter
(Example: Hanoi, November 20th, 2021)
+ Format: Write towards the top right-hand corner of the letter
- Opening Greetings:
+ Dear Grandpa/Grandma,
+ Beloved Grandpa/Grandma,
2. Letter Content
- State the purpose and reason for writing the letter (Inquiry, birthday wishes for grandparents)
- Inquire about the health status of grandparents
- Inform grandparents about the current situation of oneself and other family members.
- Extend birthday wishes to grandparents:
+ Wishing grandparents good health
+ Wishing them a joyful, happy life with their children and grandchildren
...
- Express personal feelings towards grandparents (Feelings of love, missing grandparents; Regret for not being able to celebrate grandparents' birthday in person....)
3. Closing Section
- Convey wishes, promises to grandparents (Wishing grandparents a happy, prosperous new year; Promises of diligent studying,...)
- Signature, name of the letter writer
Example:
Grandchild of Grandpa and Grandma
Pham Minh Tuan
II. Sample Essay Writing a Letter to Extend Birthday Wishes to Grandparents
1. Writing a Letter to Extend Birthday Wishes to Grandparents, Sample #1 (Standard)
Hanoi, December 6th, 20xx
Dear Beloved Grandma!
It's been over a year since last summer vacation cháu didn't get to see bà. Bà has been well lately, hasn't she? Does ông still suffer from joint pain every time the weather changes? The other day, mom and dad sent some joint supplements and bird's nest for bà to boost your health. Please use them regularly for good health.
Grandma, do you remember what day it is today? It's your 82nd birthday. On this special day, cháu wishes you good health, happiness, and joy with your children and grandchildren. This year, our family can't visit you, so cháu can only write these lines to send best wishes to you. Along with the letter, cháu has sent you a special gift, a knitted scarf that cháu made.
Do you still remember last year when you taught cháu how to knit a scarf? At that time, cháu only knew how to mess up with yarn, and when cháu learned to knit, it was only crooked and ugly. When cháu moved to the city, cháu tried hard to learn to knit well to make a warm scarf for you. Although the scarf is not as beautiful as yours, it's all the love cháu has for you. Cháu hopes you will like it.
The letter has been long enough, cháu will stop here. Once again, cháu wishes you a happy and joyful birthday.
Grandchild of Grandma
Pham Ngoc Minh An
2. Writing a Letter to Extend Birthday Wishes to Grandparents, Sample #2 (Standard)
Danang, September 5th, 20xx
Dear Beloved Grandpa!
Today is a special day, dad reminded me to write a letter to you on behalf of the whole family to wish you a happy birthday. On your 70th birthday, may you be healthy, peaceful, and happy. I hope you always live happily with your family and grandchildren.
I still remember this day last year when we all gathered around a warm meal to celebrate your birthday. I still vividly recall your warm, happy smile as you looked at your grandchildren. I remember the biggest, most delicious slice of birthday cake you saved just for me. This year, dad has urgent work, so our family can't come to visit and wish you good health. Everyone is very sad. Dad promised me that he would rent a car for the whole family to come home and visit you once he completes this project.
I promise to be obedient to my parents, study diligently to achieve the best results. I will reserve the perfect scores to give to you when I visit our hometown.
Grandson of Grandpa
Nguyen Duy Manh
3. Writing a Letter to Extend Birthday Wishes to Grandparents, Sample #3 (Standard)
Cam Pha, November 20th, 20xx
Dear Beloved Grandma!
Today, the small road near our house is filled with colorful flowers, seeing the vibrant blossoms under the new sunlight reminds me of you. For me, November 20th is a significant day of the year as it's Vietnamese Teachers' Day and also your birthday.
You spent 30 years standing at the lectern, you were an exemplary teacher for many generations of students. Mom often jokes, 'November 20th is grandma's day.' Isn't that right, grandma? I still remember every November 20th, many teachers and friends came to give you flowers, wishing you well. Even though you're retired, the love everyone has for you remains as full as ever. Seeing your happy smile and teary eyes glisten when former students visit makes me happy and proud.
This November 20th, you probably received many flowers and good wishes. I write this letter to send you my little love and sincerest wishes. I wish you a joyful November 20th, you're the most dedicated and caring ferryman I know, you've taught me many good things. I also wish you a happy, warm birthday, I hope you stay healthy and happy with us, your grandchildren.
Due to the pandemic, I can't be with you on this special day, but I promise to visit you when the pandemic is under control. I love you very much.
Grandchild of Grandma
Hoang Thuy Van
