Formatting street addresses

Learning Objectives Identify the five main parts of a street address. Write a street address using the correct three-line format. Use capital letters correctly for names, streets, cities, and states. Place a comma correctly between the city and the state. Arrange the lines of an address in the proper sequence. Proofread an address for common formatting errors. Have you ever wanted to send a secret message or a birthday card to a friend? 💌 Let's learn how to write their address so the mail carrier knows exactly where to take it! In this lesson, we will learn the special rules for writing a street address. Knowing how to format an address correctly is a very important skill that helps letters and packages get to the right person and place. Real-World Applications Ma...

TermDefinitionExample RecipientThe person who will receive the letter or package. Their name always goes first.Ms. Gina Giraffe Street AddressThe line with the building or house number and the name of the street.123 Tall Tree Lane CityThe name of the town or city where the recipient lives.Savannah StateOne of the 50 states in the United States. We often write it as a two-letter abbreviation.GA (for Georgia) ZIP CodeA special 5-digit number that helps the post office sort mail very quickly.31401 AbbreviationA short way to write a longer word, like 'St.' for Street or 'Apt.' for Apartment.Dr. for Drive

The Three-Line Format Line 1: Recipient's Full Name Line 2: Street Address Line 3: City, State ZIP Code Always write the address in this specific order. Each part gets its own line to make it neat and easy for the mail carrier to read. Capitals and Commas Rule Capitalize the first letter of the recipient's name, the street name, the city, and the state. Always place a comma between the city and the state. Using capital letters for important words (proper nouns) and adding a comma in the right spot are like traffic signals for your mail. They prevent confusion and help it get delivered smoothly.