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Writing Workshop 10 (continued)
My Notes
Sample Text
Dear Betty,
During Reading
2. The elements of an informal letter are • Date
• Salutation (Greeting) • Body
• Closing
• Signature
As you read the following sample informal letter with your class, mark each element with the appropriate label from the list above.
I miss you so much! I can’t believe it has been an entire summer since I last saw you. The last day of school was both exciting and sad for me. The carnival at school was tons of fun and I can’t believe that you actually hit the target that sent Mr. Smith into the dunk tank. Of course it was also sad because I knew it was my last day with my friends. I knew moving would be hard, but I didn’t know it would be that hard.
When I first got to my new neighborhood, I was scared. I didn’t know anyone and no one asked me to play! My mom and dad kept telling me it would get better and it did. Since then, I have made some great friends at my new school. My neighbor Abby is in my grade and she helped me find my classes and get off to a good start. My new school is twice as big and I get to choose some of my classes. Believe it or not, my favorite class is woodshop.
No matter how great my new school is or how many friends I make, no one will take your place as my best friend. I hope that everything is great and we get to see each other soon. Write me back soon!
September 5, 2015
2 SpringBoard® Writing Workshop with Grammar Activities Grade 6
After Reading
3. When you have finished reading, respond to the questions below in the spaces provided. Be prepared to discuss your answers with your classmates.
a. Organization: What do you notice about the structure of the letter? How does it begin? How does it end? Why are the ideas in this letter placed in this order?
It begins by recalling experiences from the past school year.
In the middle, Samantha talks about her new school and friendships. At the end, she expresses an interest in maintaining the friendship.
b. Audience: To whom is the letter written? How do you know? What is the relationship between the author and the audience?
Betty is the name in the salutation. She is a friend from Samantha’s previous school.
c. Purpose: Why did the author write the letter? What examples from the text support your response?
Samantha wants to be sure to maintain contact with Betty: “Write back soon!”
Best Friends Forever,
Samantha
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