With December here and the holiday season underway, our ELA classes are focusing on writing friendly letters. Students will handwrite their letters and place them in homemade cards—these will also make lovely gifts. I will assess the draft letters for specific writing skills, but the main goal is for students to create something meaningful.
To support this work, there are two Newsela articles: “How to Write a Thank-You Note” and “Receiving a Thank-You Note.” Students are asked to read them as part of their nightly 20 min. of reading if they are able. Class time will be provided, but this will cut into our writing and card making time.
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