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Writing Letters of Gratitude Lesson PlanWriting Letters of Gratitude Lesson Plan
Publisher
Scholastic
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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
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Direct Instruction
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Year
2020
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Writing Letters of Gratitude

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  • Letter Template Sheet (.pdf)
  • Show Someone You Care Poster (.pdf)
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A lesson begins with a discussion on gratitude—what does it mean, and for who are learners thankful? Scholars share their thoughts and feelings then choose a community worker to which they wish to share their gratitude. Writers compose a letter using an appropriate format then mail it to the recipient. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

gratitude, thank you letters, friendly letters, Writing, kindness, letter writing, caring, expressing feelings, feelings, emotions, identifying emotions, emotional development, social-emotional learning, social awareness

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Create a gratitude-themed focus wall that showcases the three reproductions provided with the lesson
  • Revisit the lesson throughout the school year to boost writing skills and spread kindness around your community
  • Invite one or a few community workers to the classroom to speak about their profession

Classroom Considerations

  • It is helpful if participants are familiar with letter writing, but not mandatory as the lesson offers plenty of modeling

Pros

  • Several links guide you to related content
  • The lesson addresses the social and emotional learning concept—social awareness

Cons

  • None

Common Core

W.3.4 W.4.4 W.5.4

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