Grade 10 Starter Lesson: Letter to Your Teacher

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 10 Starter Lesson: Letter to Your Teacher

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

Who is the best teacher you have ever had? What made that teacher so great?

Required

How do you learn best? What should the classroom environment be like, for example? How do you communicate best with teachers and classmates?

Required

Match each component of the letter to the appropriate description.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Closing paragraph		Informs the recipient of when the letter was written
Introductory 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
Closing		Sometimes includes "Dear" or "To Whom It May Concern"
Greeting		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 teacher is to _______ , _______ , and _______ .

Required

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

Required

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

Required

Grade 10 Starter Lesson: Letter to Your Teacher

Grade 10 Starter Lesson: Letter to Your Teacher

Who is the best teacher you have ever had? What made that teacher so great?

How do you learn best? What should the classroom environment be like, for example? How do you communicate best with teachers and classmates?

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 yourself
share information such as personal facts, extracurricular activities, likes, and dislikes
share your future goals

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

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

Who is the best teacher you have ever had? What made that teacher so great?

How do you learn best? What should the classroom environment be like, for example? How do you communicate best with teachers and classmates?

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 yourself
share information such as personal facts, extracurricular activities, likes, and dislikes
share your future goals

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

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 10 Starter Lesson: Letter to Your Teacher

Grade 10 Starter Lesson: Letter to Your Teacher

Who is the best teacher you have ever had? What made that teacher so great?

How do you learn best? What should the classroom environment be like, for example? How do you communicate best with teachers and classmates?

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 yourself share information such as personal facts, extracurricular activities, likes, and dislikesshare your future goals

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

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

Who is the best teacher you have ever had? What made that teacher so great?

How do you learn best? What should the classroom environment be like, for example? How do you communicate best with teachers and classmates?

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 yourself share information such as personal facts, extracurricular activities, likes, and dislikesshare your future goals

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

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 yourself
share information such as personal facts, extracurricular activities, likes, and dislikes
share your future goals

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

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 yourself
share information such as personal facts, extracurricular activities, likes, and dislikes
share your future goals

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

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