English: Tuesday, November 13, 2012

1. Handouts: * None

2. Homework: * Rough draft “Letter of Gratitude”—if you don’t finish in class today. * Last chance to obtain mailing address for your letter.

3. Assignments due: * Mailing address for person to receive your letter. * “Be Verbs” Lullaby—perform for extra credit points!

Lesson Goal: Continue a unit on “Traditions” by writing for “real world” purposes.

Outcomes: Be able to . . .1. Write a “real world” letter for the purpose of expressing

gratitude.2. Demonstrate writing that is clear, concise, and compelling.3. Use the prescribed steps in writing: pre-write, rough draft,

finished copy.

Starter #1 Today you will write your letter of gratitude rough draft. Your goal is to finish writing it AND editing your own work by the end of this class period. If you don’t finish it in class, then you must finish it at home. But those who finish in class today will receive extra points.

Write your letter double-spaced on notebook paper. Remember this as you write . . .

Letter of Gratitude Mailing Address

Starter #2

While you are doing your rough drafts, we will hear from any groups (duets, trios, quartets) that wish to perform the “Be Verbs Lullaby” for extra credit.