1. Pre-Writing Bethany Brett & Jessica Nelson ECED 4300 C Dr. Tonja Root Spring 2010 Grade Level: 2 nd Specific Form of Writing: Correspondence

2. Correspondence 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). PLO: A. Students will identify the 5 parts of writing a friendly letter �

3. Jessica Nelson Pre-Writing ELA2W1: The student begins to demonstrate competency in the writing process. The student h. Prewrites to generate ideas orally. PLO: Students will complete a organizer using words and phrases.

4. Correspondence When people write back and forth to each other about a common topic Examples: – E-mail – Postcards – Letter writing

5. Pre-Writing for Correspondence Brainstorming Things to keep in mind – Form Heading Greeting Body Closing Signature – Topic Getting to know you – Audience Your pen-pal – Purpose Personal

6. Pre-Writing for Correspondence: Graphic Organizer HEADING GREETING BODY CLOSING SIGNATURE Brett, B. (2009). Pre-writing Graphic Organizer. Unpublished graphic organizer, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

7. Saunders, L. (n.d.). Fitness pen pals. Retrieved from http://lensaunders.com/fpp/index.html

8. Practice Activity 2 nd Grade Pen Pal in China Description of activity: – Guided practice – Format review – Brainstorm for body of letter

9. Assessment Activity Pre-writing graphic organizer for Pen Pal – Write in each part of the letter – Brainstorm topic to discuss in your letter to friend – Must have at least 5 things to talk about – Ask questions

10. Bethany Brett Drafting ELA2W1: The student begins to demonstrate competency in the writing process. The student i. Uses planning ideas to produce a rough draft. PLO: Students will write a draft correspondence letter using their graphic organizer as a guide to write to their pen pal.

11. Drafting Putting ideas into complete thoughts Be sure to include – Heading – Greeting – Body – Closing – Signature

12. Practice Activity 2 nd Grade Pen Pal in China Description of activity: – Direct instruction – Format Review – Create a generic letter as a class

13. Assessment Activity Create draft for pen pal letter – Begin by filling in heading and greeting – Use graphic organizer from pre-writing to guide body of letter – Finish with closing and signature