1. Language Arts Friendly Letter

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3. Sample Friendly Letter When was the letter written? Who was the letter written to? What was the mood of the writer? How can you tell?

4. Essential Question What are the characteristics of a good friendly letter?

5. What is a friendly letter? A friendly letter is a letter that one friend or relative writes to another. It shares news, ideas, or special experiences. It is usually written in the informal language you would use with a friend.

6. How do I write a friendly letter? Transparency example 1.What are the five parts of a friendly letter? 2.Which part tells where the letter was written and the date? 3.Which part tells who will receive the letter? 4.Where can you find out what the letter is about? 5.Which part ends the letter? 6.Which part tells who wrote the letter?

7. Friendly Letter List 3 people you would like to write a letter to. List three interesting experiences you have had recently. Discuss your ideas with a classmate.

8. How do I write a friendly letter? Guidelines –Include the five parts: a heading, a greeting, a body, a closing, and a signature. –Use a friendly tone and informal language. Write as if you were talking to a person. –Tell events or other information. Keep it to the point. –Include exact words that will interest your reader. –End with a question or comment that encourages your reader to write back soon.

9. Adding Voice Voice show’s a writer’s personality. Voice shows a writer’s feelings about his or her thoughts or experiences Read over transparency 1-28. What is different about the passage 1 and 2.

10. Adding Voice Turn to Practice Lab Book Page 60. Complete Lab 60 in class.

11. Do Now What will you talk about in your letter?

12. Plan it!

13. Write your rough draft.

14. How do I express my own “voice” in my writing? Turn to Lab 60.

15. Do Now Make three revisions to your friendly letter rough draft. Circle the revisions you made.

16. How do I revise my writing? Peer conference Give your partner at least 3 suggestions.

17. How do I proofread my work? Peer conference Proofreading: Use the proofreading checklist provided. –lab 297 –Final draft due Wednesday

18. How do I address an envelope? Send your letter.