jan 2011 - letter structure

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Every time yousmile at someone, it

is an act of love, agift to that person, a

beautiful thing.

-Mother Teresa

Tuesday, January 11, 2011


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Let no one evercome to you without

leaving better andhappier. Be the

living expression ofkindness: kindness

in your face,kindness in your

eyes, kindness inyour smile.

-Mother Teresa



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Announcements

Tueday January 11, 2010

Consultation Sign-up:

one-on-one



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Todays Schedule

1. Letter Writing Structure

2. Thesis Formula

3. Writers Workshop



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Heading

Greeting

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SignaturePost Script

Body

Introduction

Conclusion

T.S.

C.S.

S.D.

Greeting

Thesis



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Greeting

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Body

Christian Poon7 Oakwood AvenueToronto, Ontario, CanadaL4C 9X1

January 10, 2011

Introduction

Conclusion

T.S.

C.S.

S.D.

Greeting

Thesis



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Greeting

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Body


January 10, 2011

Dear Mr. Bruce Lee,

Introduction

Conclusion

T.S.

C.S.

S.D.

Greeting

Thesis



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Greeting

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Body


January 10, 2011

Dear Mr. Bruce Lee,

Warmest regards,

Introduction

Conclusion

T.S.

C.S.

S.D.

Greeting

Thesis



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Greeting

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Body


January 10, 2011

Dear Mr. Bruce Lee,

Warmest regards,

Christian

Introduction

Conclusion

T.S.

C.S.

S.D.

Greeting

Thesis



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Greeting

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Body


January 10, 2011

Dear Mr. Bruce Lee,

Warmest regards,

P.S. My cousin Eddie says hello.

Christian

Introduction

Conclusion

T.S.

C.S.

S.D.

Greeting

Thesis



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Introduction

Introduction Paragraph

Thesis

Greeting

Personal connection

Captures interest Ask about their

well-beingTransition

Your purpose for writing

Usually 1 or 2 sentences

Introduction



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Body Paragraph

Topic Sentence (T.S.)

Introduces the main idea

Short, simple and focused

Concluding Sentence (C.S.)

Concludes main idea from TS

Body Paragraph



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Supporting Details (S.D.) Explain ideas from TS

Provides new information & specificexamples

Body Paragraph

Body Paragraph



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Basic Thesis Formula

This letter will

I would like to

give you

talk about

thank you

remind you

Main idea #1

E.g. I would like togive you some advice before you begin

teaching: stick with your own teaching philosophy,learn from

other educators,and organize the information you gain.

Your topicMain idea #2

Main idea #3

+ + +



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Sample#2:MyTeachingHero



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I would like to thank youfor helping me become a better

teacher.You have shown me how to overcome challengesat work, create fun and effective lessons,and to take a

leadership role among my coworkers.

Sample#2:MyTeachingHero



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This letter will talk about the daily challenges I face as a

teacher: motivating my students to learn,student

behaviour, and finding the time to lesson plan.

Sample#3:MyChallengesasanEnglishTeacher



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Knowing

is

notenough,

wemustapply.

Wilingisnot

enough, we

mustdo.

-BruceLee



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Homework

1. Introduction Paragraph

Greeting

Transition

Thesis

2. Show & Tell Workshop

3. Consultation Sign-Up

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