1. Letter Writing Exploration Miss Forrest’s Resource Room

2. What do these pictures show?

3. Let’s talk about it! What is a letter? Have you ever received a letter? Have you ever written a letter What makes up a letter?

4. Letters are one way to communicate and share information with someone. They can take many forms, including…. emails hand written letters

5. April 3 rd, 2015 Dear Mom, Yesterday was a crazy day! I was late to a meeting and almost forgot to put my shoes on. Then, when driving, I spilled coffee on my jacket. After my meeting I ran some errands at the grocery store. The store was really busy, and I did not have my reusable bags with me. If you need to go to the store, I suggest you go in the evening. Sincerely, Miss Forrest

7. MAGIC FIVE 1.Heading 2.Greeting 3.Body 4.Closing 5.Signature

8. Heading & Greeting Heading Date Month, day, year April 4 th, 2015 4/4/15 4-4-15 Greeting Dear XXXX, Ex. Dear Mom, Dear Miss Forrest, Dear Friend,

9. Body Introduction Idea, events, things Details to support- 2 examples Ending Important Note: A letter can be 1 to 3 paragraphs long. All ideas must be presented in full sentences.

10. Closing and Signature Closing Different options: From Sincerely Your Friend Love Signature Your Name Can be in cursive

11. Format Practice

12. This will help you Remember!!

13. Topic: Journey to Africa Include: 1.What you did on our classroom Journey to Africa. 2.Suggestion for someone going on a journey to Africa.

14. Sharing time! 1. Pair up with your buddy and share your letter with them. 2. Pick one of you to read their letter to the class.

15. How do you feel about writing a letter? Thumbs up- I get it Thumbs sideways- I still need help Thumbs down- I’m lost