Letter+Writing

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**Description:** Letter Writing is used to create relationships and to share information.There are two types of letters: friendly and business. Business letters can be used to gather information and express opinions. Friendly letters are less formal and can be used to communicate with friends, family, and acquaintances. Letters have specific formats which must be explicitly taught to students (Tompkins, 2008, p. 126).


 * Lesson Activities:**

Kindergarten – Grade 2: Friendly Letters, Courtesy Letters Grades 3 – 5: Business Letters, Letters to Authors and Illustrators Grades 6 -8: Friendly and Business Letters, Letters to Book characters  __Caillou sends a Letter__ ; Written by Joceline Sanschagrin __Dear Mr. Henshaw__ ; Written by Beverly Cleary __Dear Mr. Blueberry__ ; Written by Simon James Yours Truly, Goldilocks; Written by Alma Ada [] [|www.readingrockets.org/article/22319] [] []
 * Thank you notes
 * Invitations
 * Letters to family members, friends
 * Letters to non-profit organizations
 * Letters to political figures
 * Business letters to request free information or materials
 * Letters to favorite authors or illustrators
 * Formal invitations
 * Thank you notes
 * Pen pal letters
 * Letters to celebrities, political figures, athletes
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Business letter to receive information or to complain about a product
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