Title:  Thank you Letters

Grade Level:  7

Subject:  Computers, Language Arts, Health

Learner Outcomes:  The student will be able to use correct etiquette, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and formatting when writing a thank you letter.  Prepare envelopes using USPS style and insert correctly folded letters.

Duration of Lesson:  1 day

Materials:  Mini lecture, stationary, stamps, and envelopes.

Technology Tools/courseware:  Microsoft Word, internet connection, computer, LCD panel, and printer.

Teacher Notes:

• Internet permission form
• IEP

1.  Discuss the importance of using correct etiquette when writing thank you letters.
2.  Review basic formatting guidelines for typing a thank you letter.
3.  Mini lesson on keying a mailing  address and return address correctly on an envelope.
4.  Assign each group three businesses to write thank you letters to for their participation in the health fair.
5.  Use spelling and grammar check on each letter.
6.  Exchange letters to proofread for content.
7.  Sign the letter with a black pen.
8.  Address envelopes using the USPS guidelines.
9.  Turn all work into the teacher to be checked and mailed.

Modifications:

• Arrange heterogeneous groups to accommodate students of various ability levels
• Follow the school's policy for inclusion
• Refer to individual IEP's

• Have students design stationary for their thank you letter.

State Standards:

    OFT5
    DTP3
    BKB1
    BKB3
    BKB11
    BKB12
    BKB14
    BKB17

National Standards:
 

• Uses the general skills and strategies of the writing process.
• Uses the stylistic and rhetorical aspects of writing

References:   Mississippi State University
                        Everyday Spelling Workout Room
                        Jobsearch Tech
 

Author:    Wirt County Middle School

                Brenda McCorkle
                Lou Ann McVey
                Linda Moss
 
 
 

Overview

Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Lesson 4

Lesson 5

Lesson 6