1. Welcome to sixth grade!!!

2. Objectives: To set goals for the year Write a friendly letter Address an envelope Present information orally Active listening Have fun

3. Click on the letter below and work with your partner(s) to create a letter online.

4. Mrs. VanGeffen’s letter to herself:

5. Now let’s address our envelopes!

6. Now it’s time for you to write your own letter! Below you will find the suggested letter format. Paragraph 1: Describe yourself and how you feel on the first days of school. Paragraph 2: Tell how you would like to change this year. Include what you would like to improve on or what you want to know. Paragraph 3: What is the best advice you can give yourself for the year? Paragraph 4: Add anything else you want to remember about yourself at this moment. (Consider—trends, current music, clothing fashion, crush you have, closest friends, etc.) ** Remember, you can look back at slide 4 as a letter example and on the board for an example of the format.

7. Don’t forget to choose a stamp for your envelope!