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The write Letter - Beginning Letter Writing
Description:
This lesson, for grade 2, focuses on letter writing as a means of communication. It also gives students experience in computer applications and the use of the computer as a communication device. Types and styles of letters are presented to students through the reading of fiction and nonfiction text. Students are required to compose a letter of their choice to a person of their choice created on the computer. Students will learn how to use word processing software and the concepts of first draft and editing to create the final product. Grading is based on the document produced and the use of the computer as a technology tool.
Goals & Objectives:

The student will…

1. Demonstrate age appropriate proficiency of the computer for word processing by creating original text.

2. Be able to easily follow the format of a letter after being shown an example.

3. Recognize the computer as a communication device by creating a document for someone else.

4. Be able to produce a document of at least 4 sentences, with ease and with accurate punctuation, capitalization and spelling.

5. Compose, with accuracy, an original letter containing the appropriate format by the end of the 3 day lesson.

6. Understand and demonstrate proficient use of keyboard for composition and editing of text by composing first draft and final document on computer.
Materials & Sources:

Materials:

Handout- Self-check Checklist for use during and after producing document.

 

Sources:

Dear Annie by Judith Caseley

How to Write Letters and E-mail by Delia Warren

Procedures:

Day 1

 

1. Ask students if they have ever received a letter and describe their experience.

2. Read the book Dear Annie by Judith Caseley.

3. Discuss types of letters that children may know. Develop a brainstorming web on types of letters.

Day 2

 

1. Review prior lesson. Ask children to retell story Dear Annie using their own words.

2. Hang brainstorming web of types of letters made in prior lesson. Ask if any additional suggestions.

3. Review the book How to Write Letters

and E-mail by Celia Warren. Create a sample letter, with children’s help, on a display board.

4. Explain to children that they will be writing a letter-type of their choice-to a person of their choice. Children should have their choice of type and recipient ready for the next lesson. Brainstorm choices for recipients of letters and develop a chart.

5. Discuss handout which students will complete for the next class. The handout will include information indicating the person they are writing to, the address of the recipient, the reason they are writing and the type of letter they will write and ideas for sentence content.

Day 3

 

1. Review prior weeks’ lessons. Hang brainstorming charts and webs for reference. Confirm that students have information handout completed. If not, they will formulate a letter to a friend in the class.

2. Display parts of a letter on Smartboard.  Discuss and handout a self-check checklist for students to refer to and complete while composing letters.

3. Have students begin composing letters on the computer using word processing software. Letter must be at least 4 sentences.

4. When letters are finished, have students print and hand-in with completed checklist.

 

 
Assessment:
Student Name: _______________________________

Beginning Developing Satisfactory Comments
Hands at appropriate
placement on the
computer keyboard.

Correct use of
capital letters.

Correct spelling.

Correct use of
punctuation.

Correct letter format
including date, return
address, recipient?s
address, greeting, body
and signature (ending).

Letter has at least
4 non-repetitive
sentences.

Teacher observations
of student?s comfort
using computer and
keyboard.

Use of accurate input
and editing of document.

Checklist completed by
student. All parts filled out.

S=All tasks completed without mistakes.
D=All or most tasks completed with few mistakes.
B=All or most tasks not completed with few or many mistakes. Did not follow directions.
Sources:
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