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CCSS.ElA - Literacy.L . 2.2.b Use Commas in greetings and closings of letters. Laura Frassetto & Heather Ackerman. Why?. Breaks off the greeting and closing of the letter from the body Builds in a pause before you start reading the body of the letter Journals. I Model. Dear Kathy
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CCSS.ElA-Literacy.L.2.2.bUse Commas in greetings and closings of letters Laura Frassetto & Heather Ackerman
Why? • Breaks off the greeting and closing of the letter from the body • Builds in a pause before you start reading the body of the letter • Journals
I Model Dear Kathy We are so happy that you will be visiting us this summer. I hope we can go swimming! See you soon Laura
Dear Bob and Mary I am writing this letter to invite you to my birthday party. It will be Barbie themed. I hope you can make it! Love Laura
We Practice Good morning Morgan Your birthday is in five days. I am glad I am invited to your birthday party. Your friend Brooke
Dear Aunt Mindy Thank you for sending my gift in the mail. I love my Furby. I hope to see you soon. With love Sarah
Independently • Worksheet
Dear Josh Tell me what you are doing at camp. Please write back soon. Your friend Jeremy
Dear Grandpa Thanks for the birthday gift. I love it! Love Susie
Dear Kari I hope you can come to my party. Be sure to let me know. Yours truly Beth
Dear Mom Happy Mother’s Day! You are the best mom in the world. Love Ben
Exceptions • Use commas for friendly letters • Use colon (:) for the greeting of business letters • No comma needed when just signing name Judy, Today the sun is shining in Wisconsin. Colleen