Jennifer Braswell Robin Brock ECED 4300 B Dr. Tonja Root Fall 2009 5 th Grade Pen Pal Letters

1. Jennifer Braswell Robin BrockECED 4300 BDr. Tonja RootFall 20095th GradePen Pal Letters

2. Braswell, J. & Brock, R. (2009) Pen Pal Letters. Unpublished Powerpoint. Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA. Jennifer Braswell Prewriting Stage GPS: ELA5W4 The student consistently uses a writing process to develop, revise, and evaluate writing. The student • Plans and drafts independently and resourcefully. PLO: Students will plan and organizer their thoughts on the friendly letter graphic organizer.

3. Braswell, J. & Brock, R. (2009) Pen Pal Letters. Unpublished Powerpoint. Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA. Form of Writing: Pen Pal Letter • Pen Pal • A new friend who you will get to know through writing letters • What to Include • Heading with address • Greeting • Body with information about yourself and questions about your pen pal • A closing • Your signature

4. Braswell, J. & Brock, R. (2009) Pen Pal Letters. Unpublished Powerpoint. Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA. Stage of Writing: Prewriting • Think about what you want to put in your letter • Personal Information • Interests and Hobbies • Family and Friends • Specific Questions • Include this information in your graphic organizer

5. Root, T. (n.d.). Friendly letter graphic organizer. Retrieved October 23, 2009 from www.valdosta.edu/~troot /eced4300/Graphic%20Ortanizers.htm Braswell, J. & Brock, R. (2009) Pen Pal Letters. Unpublished Powerpoint. Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

6. Published Letter Citation Sample Letter. Sample Letters. Retrieved October 22, 2009, from Hope Wave Web site: http://www.hopewave.org/Sample_Letters.html Braswell, J. & Brock, R. (2009) Pen Pal Letters. Unpublished Powerpoint. Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

7. Braswell, J. & Brock, R. (2009) Pen Pal Letters. Unpublished Powerpoint. Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

8. Practice Activity • Writing a letter to another class • Discuss and decide on what our class will tell and ask another class in our letter. • Complete a class graphic organizer Braswell, J. & Brock, R. (2009) Pen Pal Letters. Unpublished Powerpoint. Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

9. Assessment Activity • Writing a letter to a student in another class • Students complete the graphic organizer individually Braswell, J. & Brock, R. (2009) Pen Pal Letters. Unpublished Powerpoint. Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

10. Robin Brock Stages of Writing: Drafting Stage GPS: ELA5W1 The student produces writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure, sets a context and engages the reader, maintains a coherent focus throughout, and signals a satisfying closure. The student b. Writes texts of a length appropriate to address the topic or tell the story. PLO: Students will draft a pen pal letter, using the information from their graphic organizer.

11. Braswell, J. & Brock, R. (2009) Pen Pal Letters. Unpublished Powerpoint. Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA. Form of Writing: Pen Pal Letters • Pen Pal • A new friend who you will get to know through writing letters • What to Include • Heading with address • Greeting • Body with information about yourself and questions about your pen pal • A closing • Your signature

12. Braswell, J. & Brock, R. (2009) Pen Pal Letters. Unpublished Powerpoint. Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA. Stage of Writing: Drafting • Refer to your graphic organizer • Include your greeting (Dear insert pen pal’s name) • Introduce yourself • Ask questions • Include a closing, such as Sincerely • Sign your name

13. Braswell, J. (2009). Pen Pal Letter. Unpublished Graphic Organizer. Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA. Braswell, J. & Brock, R. (2009) Pen Pal Letters. Unpublished Powerpoint. Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

14. Published Letter Citation A Letter by UK German Pen Pals (2007). Pen Pals. Retrieved October 23, 2009, from UK German Connection Web site: http://www.ukgermanconnection.org/kids/?location_id=865 Braswell, J. & Brock, R. (2009) Pen Pal Letters. Unpublished Powerpoint. Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

15. Braswell, J. & Brock, R. (2009) Pen Pal Letters. Unpublished Powerpoint. Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

16. Braswell, J. & Brock, R. (2009) Pen Pal Letters. Unpublished Powerpoint. Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA. Practice Activity • Use the class graphic organizer • Include the greeting • Form complete sentences • Close and sign the letter

17. Braswell, J. & Brock, R. (2009) Pen Pal Letters. Unpublished Powerpoint. Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA. Assessment Activity • Writing a letter to a student in another class • Students will put the information from their graphic organizers into letter form

18. Braswell, J. & Brock, R. (2009) Pen Pal Letters. Unpublished Powerpoint. Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA. Jennifer Braswell Stages of Writing: Revision & Editing Stages GPS: ELA5W4 The student consistently uses a writing process to develop, revise, and evaluate writing. The student b. Revises manuscripts to improve the meaning and focus of writing by adding, deleting, consolidating, clarifying, and rearranging words and sentences. c. Edits to correct errors in spelling, punctuation, etc. PLO: Students will revise and edit their pen pal letters by adding, changing, deleting, and rearranging content.

19. Braswell, J. & Brock, R. (2009) Pen Pal Letters. Unpublished Powerpoint. Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA. Form of Writing: Pen Pal Letters • Pen Pal • A new friend who you will get to know through writing letters • What to Include • Heading with address • Greeting • Body with information about yourself and questions about your pen pal • A closing • Your signature

20. Citation for Published Piece Editing Marks. (2004). Really Good Stuff Activity Guide. Retrieved September 24, 2009 from J.L. Lomax Elementary School, Valdosta, GA. Braswell, J. & Brock, R. (2009) Pen Pal Letters. Unpublished Powerpoint. Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

21. Braswell, J. & Brock, R. (2009) Pen Pal Letters. Unpublished Powerpoint. Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

22. Braswell, J. & Brock, R. (2009) Pen Pal Letters. Unpublished Powerpoint. Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA. Practice Activity • Post the class draft and editing marks • Add • Delete • Change • Rearrange • Check for Spelling and Grammar

23. Braswell, J. & Brock, R. (2009) Pen Pal Letters. Unpublished Powerpoint. Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA. Assessment Activity • Students will look for changes to make in their drafts • Use the editing marks