Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Suggestions for Memoirs: A Letter & Memoir About a Teacher
After reading the book, Thank You, Mr. Falker by Patricia Palacco, which is about a teacher helping a student overcome a long struggle to learn to read, students write a personal thank you letter to a teacher who helped them. Then they...
PBS
Pbs Kids: Plum Landing: Thank You, Trees!
After watching the "Thank You, Trees" episode of PBS Kids' Plum Landing, students will draw a picture of their favorite trees and publish them online. Then students will write "thank you" notes to the trees for what they provide.
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Wrightslaw: How to Disagree With the Iep Team
From a site that specializes in information about special education law, here are tips for parents who do not agree with the IEP. When to tape-record meetings - and Why; writing a thank you letter are just some of the ideas presented.
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Wrightslaw: How to Disagree With the Iep Team
From a site that specializes in information about special education law, here are tips for parents who do not agree with the IEP. When to tape-record meetings - and Why; writing a thank you letter are just some of the ideas presented.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: An Orginal Compare/contrast Lesson: The Most Memorable Teacher
Before writing, students should listen to and discuss the writing style of the picture book, Thank You, Mr. Falker by Patricia Polacco. This seven-step, teacher-created lesson was inspired by the NNWP's Going Deep with Compare and...
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Write Express: Request Information on a Product or Service
How to write this letter: Ask the reader for the information you want. If applicable, tell the reader how you learned about the product or service or why you are interested in it. Inform the reader about how to contact you. Thank the...
PBS
Pbs: Count on It!: Episode 209 Blossom and Snappy Go to the Zoo, Part I
Blossom and Snappy visit the zoo and compare the animals in many different ways including size and where they come from. They write thank you notes to Robbie for the bathrobes she made from them, but Snappy has a difficult time finishing...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: "All in the Family"
A cooperative unit where students work together and use a variety of math skills to establish budgets and compare and compute the best buys. Students will continue practicing their writing skills by writing thank you notes to local...