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?
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.
| Stavka koja se može prevući | arrow_right_alt | Odgovarajuća stavka |
|---|---|---|
Greeting | arrow_right_alt | Informs the recipient of when the letter was written |
Date of writing | arrow_right_alt | Establishes the purpose of the letter |
Closing paragraph | arrow_right_alt | Contains relevant details, descriptions, and/or questions for the recipient |
Closing | arrow_right_alt | Includes a call to action for the recipient of the letter |
Body of the letter | arrow_right_alt | Sometimes includes "Dear" or "To Whom It May Concern" |
Introductory paragraph | arrow_right_alt | Often includes "Sincerely," or "Regards," as well as the sender's name and 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