Letter Writing Lesson Bundle
Engage your students with this Letter Writing Lesson Bundle designed to foster meaningful connections and improve writing skills across all year levels.
This comprehensive PDF bundle provides everything you need to guide your students through the process of writing personal letters, whether they are introducing themselves to a new teacher or reflecting on their year with a familiar one.
Perfect for use in any classroom setting, this resource encourages students to express their thoughts, set goals, and practice gratitude while honing their writing abilities.
What’s Included:
– Lesson Overview
Two Lesson ideas included to start your letter writing unit.
Lesson ideas are based on the provided example letters. This unit is perfect for introducing letter writing, building vocabulary, and fostering student reflection through personal and school-based topics, gratitude, and goal-setting.
– Letter to a New Teacher: A warm, welcoming introduction to the classroom that encourages students to share their interests, goals, and experiences with their new teacher.
– Letter to a Current Teacher: Perfect for the start of a new term, this letter invites students to reflect on their achievements, kindness, and goals for the remainder of the year.
Bundle Includes:
– Lesson Overview
– Example letters from Teacher to introduce the unit and letter series
– Three Letter Template Pages
Get the students started with these letter writing templates. Encourage them to have their letter writing checklist beside them to remind them of things to include.
– Letter Writing Checklist
A handy checklist to help students review their writing, ensuring they include all key elements of a well-structured letter: a greeting, introduction, body, conclusion, and signature. Also encourages the use of correct punctuation and grammar.
Key Features:
– Adaptable for All Year Levels: This unit can be easily modified to suit students of different ages and writing abilities.
– Focus on Personal Connections: Encourages students to express themselves and reflect on their goals and values through authentic writing experiences.
– Printable: Templates and draft letters can be printed to fit your specific needs.
Whether you’re teaching younger students the basics of letter writing or encouraging older students to engage in more reflective, personal writing, this Letter Writing Unit will help develop your students’ confidence and communication skills in a fun, meaningful way.
A great link to the VCOP Acts of Kindness letter exchange that happens in Term 4
