Lesson+Three+-+Letter+Writing

Grade Level: 8th

Unit: English

Lesson Objectives (include 4 or 5):
 * Student will understand how to write and revise letters to business, politicians, etc. to express their opinion or make a request.
 * Student will be able to write a letter using their skills of persuasion, descriptive words and resources to write a letter via email that includes attachments, webpage links, etc.
 * Student will be able to utilize this information for future business communications and career planning.

Time Required to complete this lesson: 2 weeks  Title of lesson: Letter writing

Description of lesson: Your student will be learning how to use descriptive words to clarify their thoughts and express their opinion and questions in a clear way.

Assignment:
 * 1) Rough draft of letter of their choice.
 * 2) Research to obtain information to reinforce their thoughts and making sure their information is accurate.
 * 3) Fine tune their letter checking for spelling, grammar and content.
 * 4) Final draft for grading.

Resources/materials needed: Library, computers, addresses for mailing letters whether it be via email or snail mail.

Technology used: Computer web pages and resources.

<span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;">The technology used in this lesson changes the teaching / learning in this way: Email attachments and webpage inclusions.