Writing a Friendly Letter

Title: Writing a Friendly Letter

Compliance: Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts - Writing Standards for Grade 3

Subject: English Language Arts

Summary: This lesson will teach students how to write a friendly letter, focusing on the structure, format, and content of a letter.

Topic: Writing a Friendly Letter

Learning Outcomes

• Know the structure and format of a friendly letter
• Understand the purpose and audience of a friendly letter
• Can write a friendly letter using appropriate language, tone, and content

Methodology

This lesson will be taught using a combination of direct instruction, guided practice, and independent practice.

Resources/Materials Required

• Whiteboard or chart paper
• Markers or chalk
• Sample friendly letter
• Writing paper
• Pencils or pens

Instructions

Engage:

Begin the lesson by asking students if they have ever received a letter in the mail. Discuss the purpose of a letter and who might write and receive letters. Show them a sample friendly letter and ask them to identify the different parts of the letter (date, greeting, body, closing, signature).

Explore:

Provide students with a blank friendly letter template and guide them through the process of writing a letter. Start by discussing the purpose and audience of their letter. Have them think about who they want to write to and what they want to say. Model the process of writing a letter on the whiteboard or chart paper, highlighting the different parts and explaining their purpose.

Explain:

Explain to students that a friendly letter should include a date, greeting, body, closing, and signature. Discuss the importance of using appropriate language, tone, and content in a friendly letter. Emphasize the need for clear and concise writing.

Elaborate:

Allow students to practice writing their own friendly letters. Provide them with writing paper and encourage them to use the template as a guide. Circulate around the classroom to provide support and guidance as needed.

Evaluate:

Collect the students' completed letters and assess them based on the following criteria:

• Use of correct letter format and structure
• Appropriate language, tone, and content
• Clear and concise writing

Provide feedback to students and offer suggestions for improvement.

Conclusion

In this lesson, students learned how to write a friendly letter. They explored the structure and format of a letter, as well as the purpose and audience. By the end of the lesson, students should be able to write a friendly letter using appropriate language, tone, and content.