1. English I: Introductory Letter
Letter to My Teacher
English I: Introductory Letter

2. You will write a letter of introduction about yourself and how you feel about English—including any information you would like your teacher(s) to know.
Directions

3. SECTION I: PERSONAL INFORMATION
DESCRIBE YOURSELF (where did you go to elementary school? Favorites, hobbies, fears, background information, interests, goals etc)
DESCRIBE YOUR FAMILY (how many siblings do you have? Who lives with you? Do you have any pets? What is a typical day like where you live? What is interesting to note about your family?
SECTION I: PERSONAL INFORMATION

4. SECTION II: GENERAL FEELINGS ABOUT SCHOOL
What is your favorite subject? Why?
What is your least favorite subject? Why?
What is your biggest concern about school this year? Explain.
SECTION II: GENERAL FEELINGS ABOUT SCHOOL

5. SECTION III: ENGLISH How do you feel about English class?
What is difficult for you in English class? (reading, writing, research, communicating) And why?
What are some things about English class that you did last year that were successful for you?
What are some things about English class that you did last year that you didn’t like or that weren’t successful for you? Explain
What are some goals you have for yourself in English this year?
What do you expect of your English teacher(s) this year?
Please include anything else you would like to share.
SECTION III: ENGLISH

6. FORMAT: HOW TO WRITE THE LETTER
1. THE LETTER MUST START WITH A GREETING: (DEAR…)
2. THE LETTER MUST END WITH A CLOSING: (SINCERELY,…)
3. YOU MUST WRITE USING COMPLETE SENTENCES AND STANDARD ENGLISH
FORMAT: HOW TO WRITE THE LETTER

7. Letter is written in letter format and includes a proper greeting and closing10
Letter contains one paragraph for each discussion point 20
Letter is written using complete sentences and standard English
Letter is legible and turned in on time
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