Grade 9 Starter Lesson: Letter to Your Future Self
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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?
Question 1
1.
If you could go back in time, what advice would you give yourself at the beginning of middle school? Why?
Question 2
2.
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.
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Question 4
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Question 5
5.
Introductory Paragraph- Complete the following sentence:
The purpose of writing this letter to my future self is to _______ , _______ , and _______ .
Question 6
6.
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
Question 7
7.
Draft your Closing Paragraph.
In this paragraph, be sure to:
include calls to action for your future self
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Question 8
8.
Your final letter should include:
Date
Greeting
Introductory paragraph
Body paragraph(s)
Closing paragraph
Closing
Your name + signature
Question 3
3.
Match each component of the letter to the appropriate description.
Closing paragraph
Informs the recipient of when the letter was written
Closing
Establishes the purpose of the letter
Introductory paragraph
Contains relevant details, descriptions, and/or questions for the recipient
Body of the letter
Includes a call to action for the recipient of the letter
Date of writing
Sometimes includes "Dear" or "To Whom It May Concern"
Greeting
Often includes "Sincerely," or "Regards," as well as the sender's name and signature
Which of the following are qualities of an effective friendly letter according to the video? Select 5.
Include the date
State the purpose of the letter
Sign the letter with your name
Strike a balance between voice and clarity.
Greet the recipient
Do NOT include any actions for the recipient
Write the letter in code so that no one can understand it
