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FRIENDLY LETTER1ST GRADE

Stephanie Jennings and Lauren LovelessECED 4300 B Instructor Dr. Tonja RootSpring 2009

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PREWRITING, GPS STEPHANIE JENNINGSELA1W2 The student writes in a variety of genres, including narrative, informational, persuasive and response to literature. g. May include oral or written prewriting (graphic organizer).

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PREWRITING, PLOSTEPHANIE JENNINGSPLO A. The student will take notes using a graphic organizer.

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PREWRITINGFormPurposeTopicAudienceGraphic Organizer

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FRIENDLY LETTERHeadingSalutationBodyClosingSignaturePostscript

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GRAPHIC ORGANIZER

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PUBLISHED EXAMPLE506 Country LaneNorth Baysville, CA 53286July 16, 2007

Dear Susan, It feels like such a long time since the last time I saw you. I know it's only been

several weeks since I saw you. So far my summer has been great! I spend my all my weekends at the beach. I am getting a nice tan and you can no

longer say I am paler than you. I have been playing lots of volleyball, surfing andbuilding a nice collection of sea shells. Just this past weekend I took second placein a sandcastle building contest!

On the weekdays I work. I drive an ice cream truck around and sell ice cream tothe kids. It is so cool. It is a combination of the two things I love most, ice cream andkids. The pay isn't too great but I love the job so much.

I hope the summer's been going well for you too. There's only a month and a half leftin summer vacation and after that it's back to school. Would you like to meet up sometime to before school starts?

Your friend, Ann Clark

P.S. John Austin says hi.

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PUBLISHED EXAMPLEClark, A. (2007, July 16). Sample Friendly Letter. Retrieved June 5, 2008, from Letter Writing Guide: www.letterwritingguide.com/samplefriendly letter.htm

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PRACTICE ACTIVITYGroup activity

“Friendly Jumble”

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ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY

Fill out graphic organizer

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DRAFTING, GPS LAUREN LOVELESSELA2W1 The student demonstrates competency in the writing process. The student i.Uses planning ideas to produce a rough draft.

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DRAFTING, PLOLAUREN LOVELESS PLO A. The student will

write a rough draft of a friendly letter.

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DRAFTINGContentRefer to graphic organizer

Non-emphasis on spelling and neatness

Skip lines (with x)Label draft as draft

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FRIENDLY LETTERHeadingSalutationBodyClosingSignaturePostscript

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PUBLISHED EXAMPLE     177 Razorback Lane   

                                                                    Walhalla, SC 29691                                                                       April 1, 2003    

                                                                                                                                             

Dear Students,   

    I wanted to post an example of a friendly letter online for you. It is extremely important for you to remember the format of a friendly letter. You also need to remember the differences between the friendly letter format and the business letter format.                                                                                    

    Don't forget to answer all parts of the writing prompt in your letter. The letter assignment for this week includes a three-paragraph organizational structure. Include explanations for all of your choices.

    Again, after you have written your first draft, go back and revise it for content. Edit and make changes, as needed. Then, proofread your letter for any spelling, grammatical, and mechanics mistakes. Finally, write your final draft. Be sure to include your prewriting/brainstorming, first draft with revisions, and final draft in your portfolio. Good luck and don't procrastinate!

  Fondly,       

                                                                Mrs. Harrison

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PUBLISHED EXAMPLEHarrison, J. (2003, April 1). Sample Friendly Letter. Retrieved February 7, 2004, from Oconee School System: http://www.oconee.k12.sc.us/teachers/lharrison/frletter.htm

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PRACTICE ACTIVITYhttp://www.readwritethink.org/materials/letter_generator/

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ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY

Write own friendly letter