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Letter Writing Basics

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Standard Convey Ideas in Writing

Outcomes Learners will write a business letter addressing one area of concern.


 
Classroom Information
GED Descriptors
     Language Arts Writing
Roles
     Worker, Community Member
Program Type(s)
     ABE, GED, ESOL, Family Literacy, Workforce Education, Urban, Rural, Corrections
NRS Learner Levels (ABE/GED)
      2, 3, 4
Time Frame
     1.0 to 2.0 hours
Technology Integration
Writing an Effective Business Letter
Business Letter Writing

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Purposeful, Transparent, Contextual, Building Expertise
Purposeful and Transparent
By introducing the business letter checklist, students are able to monitor their own writing process.

Contextual
Practice writing as a group and then trying to write individually allows students to transfer their learning.

Building Expertise
Students are addressing an important classroom issue by writing this business letter. The teacher scaffolds the activity by providing a template for lower level students and those unfamiliar with business letters.


Lesson Designer
Jackie Hamlett
Literacy and Educational Technology Consultant
(217) 3989933
jham5325@aol.com


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