Grade 10 Starter Lesson: Letter to Your Teacher
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Note from the author:
In this lesson, you will learn about the qualities of an effective letter and write a letter of your own.
Essential Question: What makes a strong letter?
In this lesson, you will learn about the qualities of an effective letter and write a letter of your own.
Essential Question: What makes a strong letter?
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Who is the best teacher you have ever had? What made that teacher so great?
Who is the best teacher you have ever had? What made that teacher so great?
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How do you learn best? What should the classroom environment be like, for example? How do you communicate best with teachers and classmates?
How do you learn best? What should the classroom environment be like, for example? How do you communicate best with teachers and classmates?
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Which of the following are qualities of an effective friendly letter according to the video? Select 5.
Which of the following are qualities of an effective friendly letter according to the video? Select 5.
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Match each component of the letter to the appropriate description.
Match each component of the letter to the appropriate description.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Category |
|---|---|---|
Closing paragraph | arrow_right_alt | Informs the recipient of when the letter was written |
Body of the letter | arrow_right_alt | Establishes the purpose of the letter |
Introductory paragraph | arrow_right_alt | Contains relevant details, descriptions, and/or questions for the recipient |
Greeting | arrow_right_alt | Includes a call to action for the recipient of the letter |
Closing | arrow_right_alt | Sometimes includes "Dear" or "To Whom It May Concern" |
Date of writing | arrow_right_alt | Often includes "Sincerely," or "Regards," as well as the sender's name and signature |
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Introductory Paragraph- Complete the following sentence:
The purpose of writing this letter to my teacher is to _______ , _______ , and _______ .
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Draft your Body Paragraph(s).
In the body of your letter, be sure to:- introduce yourself
- share information such as personal facts, extracurricular activities, likes, and dislikes
- share your future goals
Draft your Body Paragraph(s).
In the body of your letter, be sure to:
- introduce yourself
- share information such as personal facts, extracurricular activities, likes, and dislikes
- share your future goals
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Draft your Closing Paragraph.
In this paragraph, be sure to:- include calls to action for your teacher, such as things he/she should keep in mind when designing lessons, making seating charts, and/or establishing class rules
Draft your Closing Paragraph.
In this paragraph, be sure to:
- include calls to action for your teacher, such as things he/she should keep in mind when designing lessons, making seating charts, and/or establishing class rules
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Your final letter should include:- Date
- Greeting
- Introductory paragraph
- Body paragraph(s)
- Closing paragraph
- Closing
- Your name + signature
Your final letter should include:
- Date
- Greeting
- Introductory paragraph
- Body paragraph(s)
- Closing paragraph
- Closing
- Your name + signature