2.12.C

ELA2nd GradeThe student uses genre characteristics and craft to compose multiple texts that are meaningful.

The Standard

compose correspondence such as thank you notes or letters.

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for English Language Arts and Reading

Teacher's field guide

What Students Need to Do: Students write notes and letters for a clear person and purpose. They organize the message with a greeting, specific details, a closing, and their name.
What Mastery Looks Like: The student writes a complete note or letter with a greeting, clear message, closing, and signature. The message fits the recipient and includes relevant details.
Common Misconceptions: Students may leave out the greeting, closing, or recipient’s name. They may write a general message without saying what they appreciate or why they are writing.
How to Assess It: Exit ticket: Write a note thanking the librarian for helping you find a book. Include a greeting, two specific sentences, a closing, and your name.

Lesson moves

Give students note cards and envelopes to write, fold, address, and deliver a thank-you note to a classmate.
Read two sample notes, then ask students which sounds more thoughtful and what specific words make the difference.
Play Letter Parts Sort by having teams arrange greeting, body, closing, and signature cards in the correct order.
Write and deliver letters thanking a custodian, cafeteria worker, librarian, or office staff member for a specific action.

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