Ashlee O’Steen Whitney Surrency ECED 4300 – B Dr. Tonja Root Spring th grade Courtesy Letters

Ashlee O’Steen Prewriting

Georgia Performance Standard ELA4W4 The student consistently uses a writing process to develop, revise, and evaluate writing. The student a. Plans and drafts independently and resourcefully.

Primary Learning Outcome Students use the prewriting stage to decide what information to include in their courtesy letters with a graphic organizer.

Courtesy Letter – Thank You Note A polite expression to acknowledge a gift service compliment It includes – A greeting The body A closing

Prewriting The warm-up stage of writing To prepare, use R.A.F.T.S. – - Role- Audience - Format- Topic - Strong Verb

Name:___________________ Graphic Organizer for Thank You Note ________________________ (Greeting) (Body) What did the person receiving the letter do to deserve your gratitude? __________________________________________________ How did they help you? __________________________________________________ Briefly repeat appreciation and what for. _________________________________________________ __________________ (Closing) __________________ (Your Signature) Surrency, W. (2010). Graphic Organizer for Courtesy Letter. Unpublished graphic organizer, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

Reference Unknown. (2008). Free Thank You Letter Samples for Better Thank You Notes. Retrieved April 1, 2010, from Thank You Note Examples & Note Writing Tips Web site: examples-and-tips.com/free- thank-you-letter-samples.html

Thanks for the Gift Dear Allison: Thanks for remembering my birthday. You're a good friend. I just love the silk blouse. It's gorgeous, and the color is perfect! Every time I wear it, I'll think of you. Thanks so much for the lovely gift. I look forward to seeing you soon. Love,

Practice Activity Use the shared-pen technique to complete the graphic organizer as a whole group. Write a thank you note to the school Media Specialist for all the hard work he/she does. Remember you are a 4 th grader!

Assessment Activity Students need to complete the following parts of the graphic organizer: – The greeting – The body, all 3 questions – The closing

Whitney Surrency Drafting

Georgia Performance Standard ELA4W4 The student consistently uses a writing process to develop, revise, and evaluate writing. The student a. Plans and drafts independently and resourcefully.

Primary Learning Outcome Students will use the graphic organizer to transfer their thoughts into complete sentences using the drafting stage of writing.

A polite expression to acknowledge a gift service compliment It includes – A greeting The body A closing Courtesy Letter – Thank You Note

Drafting Write ideas in sentences and paragraphs Use graphic organizer from prewriting stage

Thank You Note Template _____________, _____________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ ________________________ _____________, _____________ Surrency, W. (2010). Thank You Note Template. Unpublished template, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

Reference Unknown. (2008). Free Thank You Letter Samples for Better Thank You Notes. Retrieved April 1, 2010, from Thank You Note Examples & Note Writing Tips Web site: examples-and-tips.com/free-thank- you-letter-samples.html

Dear Shannon: The beautiful silver picture frame you bought for me looks lovely in our living room. What a charming antique! I've placed a favorite photo of my parents in it. It looks absolutely stunning. Thank you so much for your very thoughtful gift. I'll always treasure it. Sincerely,

Practice Activity Use the prewriting graphic organizer from shared-pen activity to complete Thank You Note Template into complete sentences as a whole group. Remember you are 4 th graders!

Assessment Activity On their own, students will complete draft using template and graphic organizer. Completing: – The greeting – The body – The closing