Grade 9 Starter Lesson: Letter to Your Future Self

Last updated over 1 year ago

8 questions

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?

Instructions

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?

Required

Grade 9 Starter Lesson: Letter to Your Future Self

Last updated over 1 year ago

8 questions

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?

Instructions

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?

Required

If you could go back in time, what advice would you give yourself at the beginning of middle school? Why?

Required

Think ahead to the end of high school-- what questions would you like to ask that version of yourself? Write at least 3 questions for your future self.

Required

Match each component of the letter to the appropriate description.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Introductory paragraph		Informs the recipient of when the letter was written
Closing paragraph		Establishes the purpose of the letter
Body of the letter		Contains relevant details, descriptions, and/or questions for the recipient
Date of writing		Includes a call to action for the recipient of the letter
Greeting		Sometimes includes "Dear" or "To Whom It May Concern"
Closing		Often includes "Sincerely," or "Regards," as well as the sender's name and signature

Required

Introductory Paragraph- Complete the following sentence: 
The purpose of writing this letter to my future self is to _______ , _______ , and _______ .

Required

Draft your Body Paragraph(s).

In the body of your letter, be sure to:
introduce relevant details about who you are now
ask your future self questions
share hopes and dreams for your future self

Required

Draft your Closing Paragraph.

In this paragraph, be sure to:
include calls to action for your future self

Required

Grade 9 Starter Lesson: Letter to Your Future Self

Grade 9 Starter Lesson: Letter to Your Future Self

If you could go back in time, what advice would you give yourself at the beginning of middle school? Why?

Think ahead to the end of high school-- what questions would you like to ask that version of yourself? Write at least 3 questions for your future self.

Match each component of the letter to the appropriate description.

Draft your Body Paragraph(s).

In the body of your letter, be sure to:
introduce relevant details about who you are now
ask your future self questions
share hopes and dreams for your future self

Draft your Closing Paragraph.

In this paragraph, be sure to:
include calls to action for your future self

Your final letter should include:
Date
Greeting
Introductory paragraph
Body paragraph(s)
Closing paragraph
Closing
Your name + signature

If you could go back in time, what advice would you give yourself at the beginning of middle school? Why?

Think ahead to the end of high school-- what questions would you like to ask that version of yourself? Write at least 3 questions for your future self.

Which of the following are qualities of an effective friendly letter according to the video? Select 5.

Match each component of the letter to the appropriate description.

Draft your Body Paragraph(s).

In the body of your letter, be sure to:
introduce relevant details about who you are now
ask your future self questions
share hopes and dreams for your future self

Draft your Closing Paragraph.

In this paragraph, be sure to:
include calls to action for your future self

Your final letter should include:
Date
Greeting
Introductory paragraph
Body paragraph(s)
Closing paragraph
Closing
Your name + signature

Which of the following are qualities of an effective friendly letter according to the video? Select 5.

Grade 9 Starter Lesson: Letter to Your Future Self

Grade 9 Starter Lesson: Letter to Your Future Self

If you could go back in time, what advice would you give yourself at the beginning of middle school? Why?

Think ahead to the end of high school-- what questions would you like to ask that version of yourself? Write at least 3 questions for your future self.

Match each component of the letter to the appropriate description.

Draft your Body Paragraph(s).In the body of your letter, be sure to:introduce relevant details about who you are nowask your future self questionsshare hopes and dreams for your future self

Draft your Closing Paragraph.In this paragraph, be sure to:include calls to action for your future self

Your final letter should include:DateGreetingIntroductory paragraphBody paragraph(s)Closing paragraphClosingYour name + signature

If you could go back in time, what advice would you give yourself at the beginning of middle school? Why?

Think ahead to the end of high school-- what questions would you like to ask that version of yourself? Write at least 3 questions for your future self.

Which of the following are qualities of an effective friendly letter according to the video? Select 5.

Match each component of the letter to the appropriate description.

Draft your Body Paragraph(s).In the body of your letter, be sure to:introduce relevant details about who you are nowask your future self questionsshare hopes and dreams for your future self

Draft your Closing Paragraph.In this paragraph, be sure to:include calls to action for your future self

Your final letter should include:DateGreetingIntroductory paragraphBody paragraph(s)Closing paragraphClosingYour name + signature

Which of the following are qualities of an effective friendly letter according to the video? Select 5.

Draft your Body Paragraph(s).

In the body of your letter, be sure to:
introduce relevant details about who you are now
ask your future self questions
share hopes and dreams for your future self

Draft your Closing Paragraph.

In this paragraph, be sure to:
include calls to action for your future self

Your final letter should include:
Date
Greeting
Introductory paragraph
Body paragraph(s)
Closing paragraph
Closing
Your name + signature

Draft your Body Paragraph(s).

In the body of your letter, be sure to:
introduce relevant details about who you are now
ask your future self questions
share hopes and dreams for your future self

Draft your Closing Paragraph.

In this paragraph, be sure to:
include calls to action for your future self

Your final letter should include:
Date
Greeting
Introductory paragraph
Body paragraph(s)
Closing paragraph
Closing
Your name + signature