Curated OER
Letter Writing - Formal
Although rarely used these days, letter writing is still a form of writing reviewed in schools. After examining written letters, middle schoolers discuss characteristics of a formal letter and its parts. They choose a famous person to...
Curated OER
Dear Mama Pig
In this writing worksheet, students write a letter to the Mama Pig from the Big Bad Wolf. Students explore point of view by writing in the pig's voice.
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Read Write Think: Mail Time! An Integrated Postcard and Geography Study
Contains plans for five cross-curricular lessons that teach about geography, reading, and writing by having students send postcards to relatives and asking them to send postcards back. In addition to objectives and standards, this...
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Read Write Think: Exploring Literature Through Letter Writing Groups
This lesson plan enables students to participate in a letter exchange designed to promote discussion on literature-based topics. Included in the lesson plan is an overview, practice, objectives, resources, preparation, and more.