TODAY’s Goals
After today’s lesson, you will be able to:• Identify and use homophones
correctly in writing
• Compose a friendly letter
TARGET PRACTICE TOPIC:
Homophones
HOMOPHONES
• Name some homophones:
HOMOPHONES
HOMOPHONES
• Use their, there and they’re correctly in one sentence.
• Use your and you’re correctly in one sentence.
• Use are, our and hour correctly in one sentence.
Writing Friendly LettersA Structure of Informative Writing
Friendly letters have five parts:
The Heading The Salutation (greeting) The Body The ClosingThe Signature
The Heading
The heading can include your address and the date. In casual, friendly letters your address is not necessary.
508 Bluebird StreetClarksville, OhioJanuary 5, 2004
Heading
The Salutation (greeting)
Dear_________. The blank is for the name of the person you are writing. After you write the person's name you put a comma ( , ) .
508 Bluebird StreetClarksville, OhioJanuary 5, 2004
Greeting
Dear Susan,
The Body
The body of the letter is the information you are writing in your letter.
508 Bluebird StreetClarksville, OhioJanuary 5, 2004
Body
Dear Susan,
I hope you will be able to come and visit next month. We are planning a special visit to the museum. My mom will call your mom later this week to make all arrangements. Be sure to bring your swimsuit when you come! We’re planning an afternoon trip to the lake.
The Closing The Closing: In the
closing the first word is capitalized and you put a comma after the last word.
Some examples of closings are: Sincerely, Your friend, Love, Very truly yours,
508 Bluebird StreetClarksville, OhioJanuary 5, 2004
Closing
Dear Susan,
I hope you will be able to come and visit next month. We are planning a special visit to the museum. My mom will call your mom later this week to make all arrangements. Be sure to bring your swimsuit when you come! We’re planning an afternoon trip to the lake.
Your friend,
Your Signature
This is your name. It goes under the closing.
508 Bluebird StreetClarksville, OhioJanuary 5, 2004
SignatureDear Susan,
I hope you will be able to come and visit next month. We are planning a special visit to the museum. My mom will call your mom later this week to make all arrangements. Be sure to bring your swimsuit when you come! We’re planning an afternoon trip to the lake.
Your friend,
Allison
heading
311 East College StreetStanley, N.C. 28164August 15, 2004
greetingDear Phil,
How has your summer been? Not too hot I hope. Did you get to visit your grandparents? Did you go on your trip to Toronto as you had hoped? They say Toronto is a beautiful city.
This is my second season at Camp Bellaire. I just passed my swimming test. Now I can swim out to the raft and also use the boats. To pass I had to jump into the water with my clothes on (as if I had just fallen out of a boat). Then I had to take them off down to my trunks, even my shoes and socks, and finally swim back to shore. It was tough, but I did it!
I’m looking forward to seeing you soon. There is lots of news to catch up on!
body
Your friend,
Mike
closing
signature
Friendly Letter Example
Word Choice
Consider your audience Consider your format No text lingo No text lingo No text lingo No text lingo No text lingo
508 Bluebird StreetClarksville, OhioJanuary 5, 2004
Dear Susan,
I hope you will be able to come and visit next month. We are planning a special visit to the museum. My mom will call your mom later this week to make all arrangements. Be sure to bring your swimsuit when you come! We’re planning an afternoon trip to the lake.
Your friend,
Allison
Friendly Letter Practice
Friendly Letter ActivityYour letter should contain: Heading
Your home address (or a made up one if you prefer) Greeting
You may use “Dear Ms. Burwell,” Body
3 paragraphs (each indented, 3-5 sentences each) 1st paragraph: Introduce yourself 2nd paragraph: What you learned in summer school 3rd paragraph: How you plan to be successful next school year
Closing You may use any appropriate closing of your choice (“Sincerely,” “Your student,”)
Signature Sign your name below the closing
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School’s Out!
Completion letters will be sent next week!Have some fun!Prepare for the new school year!School starts September 3rd