Jennifer Braswell Prewriting Stage GPS: ELA5W4 The student consistently uses a writing process to develop, revise, and evaluate writing. The student a.Plans and drafts independently and resourcefully. PLO: Students will plan and organizer their thoughts on the friendly letter graphic organizer.

Form of Writing: Pen Pal Letter  Pen Pal ◦ A new friend who you will get to know through writing letters  What to Include ◦ Heading with address ◦ Greeting ◦ Body with information about yourself and questions about your pen pal ◦ A closing ◦ Your signature

Stage of Writing: Prewriting  Think about what you want to put in your letter ◦ Personal Information ◦ Interests and Hobbies ◦ Family and Friends ◦ Specific Questions  Include this information in your graphic organizer

Braswell, J. & Brock, R. (2009) Pen Pal Letters. Unpublished Powerpoint. Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

Sample Letter. Sample Letters. Retrieved October 22, 2009, from Hope Wave Web site: tml Braswell, J. & Brock, R. (2009) Pen Pal Letters. Unpublished Powerpoint. Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

 Writing a letter to another class  Discuss and decide on what our class will tell and ask another class in our letter.  Complete a class graphic organizer Braswell, J. & Brock, R. (2009) Pen Pal Letters. Unpublished Powerpoint. Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

 Writing a letter to a student in another class  Students complete the graphic organizer individually Braswell, J. & Brock, R. (2009) Pen Pal Letters. Unpublished Powerpoint. Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

Robin Brock Stages of Writing: Drafting Stage GPS: ELA5W1 The student produces writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure, sets a context and engages the reader, maintains a coherent focus throughout, and signals a satisfying closure. The student b. Writes texts of a length appropriate to address the topic or tell the story. PLO: Students will draft a pen pal letter, using the information from their graphic organizer.

Form of Writing: Pen Pal Letters  Pen Pal ◦ A new friend who you will get to know through writing letters  What to Include ◦ Heading with address ◦ Greeting ◦ Body with information about yourself and questions about your pen pal ◦ A closing ◦ Your signature

Stage of Writing: Drafting  Refer to your graphic organizer  Include your greeting (Dear insert pen pal’s name )  Introduce yourself  Ask questions  Include a closing, such as Sincerely  Sign your name

Braswell, J. & Brock, R. (2009) Pen Pal Letters. Unpublished Powerpoint. Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

A Letter by UK German Pen Pals (2007). Pen Pals. Retrieved October 23, 2009, from UK German Connection Web site: kids/?location_id=865 Braswell, J. & Brock, R. (2009) Pen Pal Letters. Unpublished Powerpoint. Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

Practice Activity  Use the class graphic organizer  Include the greeting  Form complete sentences  Close and sign the letter

Assessment Activity  Writing a letter to a student in another class  Students will put the information from their graphic organizers into letter form

Jennifer Braswell Stages of Writing: Revision & Editing Stages GPS: ELA5W4 The student consistently uses a writing process to develop, revise, and evaluate writing. The student b. Revises manuscripts to improve the meaning and focus of writing by adding, deleting, consolidating, clarifying, and rearranging words and sentences. c. Edits to correct errors in spelling, punctuation, etc. PLO: Students will revise and edit their pen pal letters by adding, changing, deleting, and rearranging content.

Form of Writing: Pen Pal Letters  Pen Pal ◦ A new friend who you will get to know through writing letters  What to Include ◦ Heading with address ◦ Greeting ◦ Body with information about yourself and questions about your pen pal ◦ A closing ◦ Your signature

Editing Marks. (2004). Really Good Stuff Activity Guide. Retrieved September 24, 2009 from J.L. Lomax Elementary School, Valdosta, GA. Braswell, J. & Brock, R. (2009) Pen Pal Letters. Unpublished Powerpoint. Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

Practice Activity Practice Activity  Post the class draft and editing marks  Add  Delete  Change  Rearrange  Check for Spelling and Grammar

Assessment Activity  Students will look for changes to make in their drafts  Use the editing marks