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Allow Me to Introduce Myself
A letter of introduction can serve as a personal statement and paint a picture of who someone is as a unique individual. In this lesson, students will learn how audience and purpose can impact their writing. Students will apply their new understanding to compose a formal letter of introduction then revise it based on peer feedback. This lesson would fit well at the beginning of the year as a getting-to-know-you activity and formative writing assessment between teacher and new students.
Allow Me to Introduce Myself
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Engage
Students listen to a song about how self-introductions can be awkward.
Explore 1
Students examine which attributes they would and would not include for an introduction.
Explain 1
Students draft the body of their letter of introduction, using a list of topics as inspiration.
Explore 2
Students examine a model letter of introduction and identify the audience and purpose.
Explain 2
Students deepen their understanding of how audience and purpose help organize ideas.
Extend
Students draft the body of their letter of introduction, using the list of topics as inspiration.
Evaluate
Students edit and revise their writing based on peer feedback.
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