Letters to Authors & Illustrators Jason Hough & Angie Davis ECED 4300 B Summer 2010 Dr. Tonja Root...

Jason Hough & Angie Davis. ECED 4300 B Sum 10. Dr. Root

Letters to Authors & IllustratorsJason Hough & Angie Davis

ECED 4300 B Summer 2010 Dr. Tonja Root

3rd Grade


Prewriting – Angie Davis

GPS: ELA3W1 The student demonstrates competency in

the writing process. The student

m. Pre-writes to generate ideas, develops a rough draft, rereads to revise and edits to

correct.


Prewriting – Angie Davis

•PLO: The student will plan their writing by constructing a graphic organizer.


Form of Writing: Correspondence• Students write letters to authors

and illustrators to express:–Feelings –Thoughts–Concerns–Likes and dislikes about their

books–Ask questions


Form of Writing: Correspondence

• We DO NOT write to:–Ask for free books–Ask personal questions–Ask for money–Expect a letter back from the

author/illustrator


Prewriting• Identify–Form–Topic–Audience–Purpose• Graphic Organizer• Structure and organize–Thoughts, ideas, and information


Stage of Writing - Prewriting

• 70% of time spent in prewriting• Spelling and grammar NOT

important• Key words and phrases only• NO complete sentences


Prewriting

• Graphic Organizer• Very important• Organizes research and data• Identifies areas that need more

research


Citation

• Davis, A. (2010). Author/Illustrator letter graphic organizer. Unpublished graphic organizer. Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA. – Modified from: Root, T. (n.d.). Friendly letter

graphic organizer. Retrieved June 24, 2010, from Dr. Tonja Root’s website: http://coefaculty.valdosta.edu/troot/eced4300/Graphic%20Organizers.htm


HeadingWhat is your address? ________________________________________(Your street number, street name, & apartment number (if living in an apartment)) _________________________________________(Your city, state, and zip code) _________________________________________(Today’s date) Who will get your letter?Body___________________________ (Greeting) What are some thoughts and feelings you would like to share with the author or illustrator?_________________________________________________

_________________________________________________What are some questions you would like to ask the author or illustrator?_________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

Closing__________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________(Closing) _____________________(Your signature)


Parts of the Letter• Heading–Name and Address–Date–Greeting (Dear author/illustrator name,)

• Body– Thoughts, feelings, concerns,

likes/dislikes, etc.– Lessons learned–Questions and ideas


Parts of the Letter

•Closing– Sincerely,– Yours truly,– Your friend,

•Signature– (signed name)


Published Example• In the next slide you will see a

published letter to an author from:

• Letters to Jack. (n.d.). Retrieved June 24, 2010 fromhttp://www.jackprelutsky.com/.


Published Example


Practice Activity• Read “Would You Rather…”• Discuss the book• Fill out a graphic organizer as a

class• Describe each section• Provide feedback


Assessment Activity

1. Choose audience: author or illustrator

2. Construct letter graphic organizer individually


Drafting – Jason Hough

• GPS: ELA3W1 The student demonstrates competency in the writing process. The student•m. Pre-writes to generate ideas, develops a rough draft, rereads to revise and edits to correct.


Drafting – Jason Hough

PLO: Students will draft a letter to an author or illustrator.


Form of Writing: Correspondence

• We write letters to authors & illustrators to:–Give suggestions–Ask questions–Share how we feel about the

author or illustrator’s piece.


Stage of Writing - Drafting• Drafting stage of writing process:–Take content from graphic

organizer and begin composition onto paper–Do not edit, erase, fix mistakes, etc–Skip lines•Every other line has an X placed

on it


Citation• In the next slide you will see a

published letter to an author from:

• Letters to Jack. (n.d.). Retrieved June 24, 2010 fromhttp://www.jackprelutsky.com/.


Published Piece


Practice Activity• With the completed graphic

organizer displayed:–Move to get content on paper in

the form of sentences–Work together to form a sloppy

copy letter• Interactive writing


Assessment Activity – 3rd grade• Now it is your turn!–Create a sloppy copy correspondence

letter–Remember now you must create

complete sentences–Remember to include who you are

writing too, why you are writing, and sign your name.–Good luck!

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