Rachel Santangelo Stephanie Butler Letters to Authors and Illustrators 2nd grade ECED 4300 C Dr. Tonja Root Fall 2010 Santangelo, R. and Butler, S. (2010). Letters to author and illustrator. Unpublished Power Point, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

Rachel Santangelo Prewriting GPS ELA2W1 The student begins to demonstrate competency in the writing process. The student e. Begins to use appropriate formatting conventions for letter writing (e.g., date, salutation, body, closing). Santangelo, R. and Butler, S. (2010). Letters to author and illustrator. Unpublished Power Point, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

Rachel Santangelo Prewriting PLO PLO: Students will organize their writing by completing a graphic organizer. Santangelo, R. and Butler, S. (2010). Letters to author and illustrator. Unpublished Power Point, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

Form of Writing We write letters to authors and illustrators to: share our feelings share likes and dislikes ask questions Santangelo, R. and Butler, S. (2010). Letters to author and illustrator. Unpublished Power Point, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

Form of Writing We DO NOT write in our letters: asking personal questions asking for free merchandise expecting something signed asking for them to write back Santangelo, R. and Butler, S. (2010). Letters to author and illustrator. Unpublished Power Point, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

Parts of a Letter Heading: name and address date greeting Dear___________, (illustrator’s full name) Santangelo, R. and Butler, S. (2010). Letters to author and illustrator. Unpublished Power Point, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

Parts of a Letter Body: thoughts and/or feelings, likes and dislikes, concerns, praises. questions ideas to share Santangelo, R. and Butler, S. (2010). Letters to author and illustrator. Unpublished Power Point, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

Parts of a Letter Closing Sincerely, Your friend, Thank you, DO NOT use love Your Signature Santangelo, R. and Butler, S. (2010). Letters to author and illustrator. Unpublished Power Point, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

Stage of Writing Prewriting Components of prewriting: form topic who is your audience what is your purpose for writing Santangelo, R. and Butler, S. (2010). Letters to author and illustrator. Unpublished Power Point, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

Stage of Writing Prewriting Graphic organizers: organization structure using thoughts and ideas Santangelo, R. and Butler, S. (2010). Letters to author and illustrator. Unpublished Power Point, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

Stage of Writing Prewriting When prewriting we: gather information organize information DO NOT use complete sentences DO NOT focus on spelling, punctuation, or grammar Santangelo, R. and Butler, S. (2010). Letters to author and illustrator. Unpublished Power Point, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

Graphic Organizer Santangelo, R. and Butler, S. (2010). Letters to author and illustrator. Unpublished Power Point, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

Graphic Organizer Citation Let’s Write the Author: Teacher Vision (2010). Retrieved October 21, 2010 from m/tv/printables/TCR/ _059.pdf. m/tv/printables/TCR/ _059.pdf Santangelo, R. and Butler, S. (2010). Letters to author and illustrator. Unpublished Power Point, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

Citation Modified by Santangelo, R. (2010) Graphic organizer writing a letter. Graphic organizer, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA. Retrieved on October 21, 2010 from tv/printables/TCR/ _0 59.pdf. tv/printables/TCR/ _0 59.pdf Santangelo, R. and Butler, S. (2010). Letters to author and illustrator. Unpublished Power Point, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

Published Example Dear Ms. Jackson, I like your book BROWN COW, GREEN GRASS, YELLOW SUN because of the recipes in the back of the book. It tells you how to make butter and pancakes. Santangelo, R. and Butler, S. (2010). Letters to author and illustrator. Unpublished Power Point, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

You can make the butter yourself and then eat it on the pancakes. I made butter myself and that helped me enjoy the book more. I think kids who like butter would really like your book. Your Friend, Anna Published Example Santangelo, R. and Butler, S. (2010). Letters to author and illustrator. Unpublished Power Point, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

Citation Letters from Kids: Award- Winning Author Ellen Jackson (n.d.). Retrieved on October 21, 2010 from etters_from_kids_61461.htm. etters_from_kids_61461.htm. Santangelo, R. and Butler, S. (2010). Letters to author and illustrator. Unpublished Power Point, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

Practice Activity 2nd grade Letter to an: author/ illustrator students help fill out a graphic organizer Santangelo, R. and Butler, S. (2010). Letters to author and illustrator. Unpublished Power Point, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

Assessment Activity 2nd grade 1. Read and look at the of a book 2. Choose the audience: author illustrator 3. Complete the specific graphic organizer Santangelo, R. and Butler, S. (2010). Letters to author and illustrator. Unpublished Power Point, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

Stephanie Butler Drafting GPS ELA2W1 The student begins to demonstrate competency in the writing process. The student a. Writes text of a length appropriate to address a topic and tell the story. Santangelo, R. and Butler, S. (2010). Letters to author and illustrator. Unpublished Power Point, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

S tephanie Butler Drafting PLO PLO: Students will draft a letter to an author or illustrator Santangelo, R. and Butler, S. (2010). Letters to author and illustrator. Unpublished Power Point, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

Form of Writing We write letters to authors and illustrators to: ask questions share feelings and ideas share likes and dislikes Santangelo, R. and Butler, S. (2010). Letters to author and illustrator. Unpublished Power Point, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

Stage of Writing Drafting During drafting we: use complete thoughts and sentences skip lines use X’s on every other line Santangelo, R. and Butler, S. (2010). Letters to author and illustrator. Unpublished Power Point, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

Stage of Writing Drafting -Do Not worry about: spelling grammar punctuation capitalization Santangelo, R. and Butler, S. (2010). Letters to author and illustrator. Unpublished Power Point, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

Drafting Organizer Santangelo, R. and Butler, S. (2010). Letters to author and illustrator. Unpublished Power Point, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

Organizer Citation Graphic Organizer Letter: Kings Kid (2009). Retrieved October 21, 2010 form kingskid/graphic/letter2.pd f. kingskid/graphic/letter2.pd f Santangelo, R. and Butler, S. (2010). Letters to author and illustrator. Unpublished Power Point, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

Published Piece Santangelo, R. and Butler, S. (2010). Letters to author and illustrator. Unpublished Power Point, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

Citation Letters to Jack: Jack Prelutsky. (n.d.). Retrieved October 21, 2010 from Santangelo, R. and Butler, S. (2010). Letters to author and illustrator. Unpublished Power Point, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

Practice Activity 2nd grade Let us look at our completed graphic organizer Together we will: get our ideas and thoughts together form complete sentences that flow together Santangelo, R. and Butler, S. (2010). Letters to author and illustrator. Unpublished Power Point, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

Assessment Activity 2nd grade Using your graphic organizer: work to create a letter Remember to: create complete sentences focus on content, not mechanics Santangelo, R. and Butler, S. (2010). Letters to author and illustrator. Unpublished Power Point, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.