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Stage 1 Identify Desired Results Establish Goals: (G) D Language D2 Mechanics a.**Use commas in the greeting, closing and date of the letter. **b.**Capitalize proper nouns and words at the beginning of sentences. **c.**Use periods, question marks and exclamation marks. **d.**Spell high frequency grade level words. **e.**Use phonics patterns to aid in spelling
 * English Language Arts

What understandings are desired? Students will understand that: (U) •different types of letters can communicate different types of information. •punctuation marks guide the reader through the text.
 * different types of letters have different structures
 * letter writing is an effective form of communication

What essential questions will be considered? Essential Questions: (Q) •How does what you have to say influence the type of letter you write? •Is punctuation necessary? •How can I use written communication so others will understand?

What key knowledge and skills will students acquire as a result of this unit?

Students will know: (K) the difference between a friendly letter and a business letter. how many parts to a letter which parts use complete sentences the difference between business and friendly letters

Students will be able to: (S) •write letters with 5 parts used correctly. •write complete sentences with correct punctuation in the body.
 * consider what type of letter to use

2004 ASCD and Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe