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Presidential Letter Lesson Plan

SWBAT identify the parts of a letter and create one on Microsoft Word/Google Docs.

SWBAT edit and revise their documents after a peer conference and using project guidelines.

SWBAT will be able to submit finished document electronically through edmodo.com.

Outline of Lesson

  1.  Teacher will introduce project by reading  an example of a letter to the president.  

  1. Class will discuss parts of a friendly letter.

  1. Teacher will review the project guideline.

  1. Students will write a rough copy on google docs or Word and save.

  1. Students will peer review the work with a partner and make necessary changes.

  1. Students will Submit finished work to teacher for grading.

Letter Rubric

Content

_____Included the proper heading for a letter          (4 pts)

_____Used 3 indented paragraphs          (6 pts)

_____Each paragraph used the correct guidelines        (10 pts.)

_____ Used correct Spelling and Punctuation (10 pts.)

Formatting

_____Changed the font type (1 pt.)

_____Changed the font size (1 pt.)

_____Used proper letter format (3 pts)

_____ Total          Grade ________

Name _____________________________

Comments

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Letter Guidelines

Name

Address

Address

Today's Date (For example: March 3, 2016)

Dear President __________ (Write the President's name here),

    In the body of the letter, you should first briefly introduce yourself. (3-4 sentences)

    Explain why you are writing this letter to the President. Perhaps you have a question, a suggestion, an opinion, a request, a concern, or a criticism for the President. Or you may simply want to send your congratulations or well-wishes to the President.  (3-5 sentences)

    Ask the President specifically for a response that you would like (for example, you might request that the President visit your city or support legislation helping students).want you want.  Make sure you explain reasons why he should do  (2-4 sentences)

    Remember to thank the President for reading your letter.


Sincerely,

(Type your name here)

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