Dear Amazing, Curious, and Talented Sixth Graders,
To celebrate how much we’ve learned and how far we’ve come this year, for the rest of the year you will be writing Homework Letters. Each Tuesday, beginning next Tuesday, April 29, instead of bringing me your regular homework, will bring me a Weekly Homework Letter.
This year, in Language Arts and in Social Studies, we have explored many interesting topics. Some of these topics may have left you wanting to know more information. Maybe there is something you wish we’d talked about in class and would like to know more about. Maybe you want to share a book with me that you really enjoyed this year. Your Homework Letter is an opportunity to do just that! In your letter you should:
· Use a correct letter format. Use this letter as an example of how to organize and format your letter. You can also use the Read, Write, Think letter generator at http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/letter_generator/
· Use your best handwriting or type your letter.
· Do your work on your own but you may need to ask for help finding resources.
· Write at least three full, thoughtful paragraphs.
· Plan ahead! Don’t wait until the last minute to complete your Homework Letter.
What do you write your letter about? Excellent question! Here are some options:
· What was the best book you read this year? Tell me about the book (no spoilers!) and include WHY you enjoyed it. Make connections to your life, other books or media, or events or people in the real world.
· Research something you want to know more about? Check out a nonfiction book from the library or do internet research using dependable sources (no Wikipedia!), or conduct an interview and tell me what you’ve learned. Be sure to explain what you learned, why you are interested in that topic, and how you got the information.
· Tell me what you read about this week. How often did you read and what did you read about?
Your Learning Target for these letters is “I can communicate effectively as a writer.” I’m looking forward to reading all of your letters next Tuesday!
Sincerely,
Ms. Jurgensen
To celebrate how much we’ve learned and how far we’ve come this year, for the rest of the year you will be writing Homework Letters. Each Tuesday, beginning next Tuesday, April 29, instead of bringing me your regular homework, will bring me a Weekly Homework Letter.
This year, in Language Arts and in Social Studies, we have explored many interesting topics. Some of these topics may have left you wanting to know more information. Maybe there is something you wish we’d talked about in class and would like to know more about. Maybe you want to share a book with me that you really enjoyed this year. Your Homework Letter is an opportunity to do just that! In your letter you should:
· Use a correct letter format. Use this letter as an example of how to organize and format your letter. You can also use the Read, Write, Think letter generator at http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/letter_generator/
· Use your best handwriting or type your letter.
· Do your work on your own but you may need to ask for help finding resources.
· Write at least three full, thoughtful paragraphs.
· Plan ahead! Don’t wait until the last minute to complete your Homework Letter.
What do you write your letter about? Excellent question! Here are some options:
· What was the best book you read this year? Tell me about the book (no spoilers!) and include WHY you enjoyed it. Make connections to your life, other books or media, or events or people in the real world.
· Research something you want to know more about? Check out a nonfiction book from the library or do internet research using dependable sources (no Wikipedia!), or conduct an interview and tell me what you’ve learned. Be sure to explain what you learned, why you are interested in that topic, and how you got the information.
· Tell me what you read about this week. How often did you read and what did you read about?
Your Learning Target for these letters is “I can communicate effectively as a writer.” I’m looking forward to reading all of your letters next Tuesday!
Sincerely,
Ms. Jurgensen