Subject:_____Language Arts__

Grade:__4 ___

Lesson:______Letters about Me_________

LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students will be able to express themselves in writing, and talk about their likes, dislikes, and
favourite school subjects.
MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT
**PowerPoint
Lined/Blank paper
Pencils & Pencil Crayons
PREPARATION AND LOGISTICS/Differentiation Considerations
Students who are strong writers can choose to write longer letters. Those who are not strong
writers are encouraged to write a minimum of 4 complete sentences, and may draw on the
back of their letter once finished.
PROCEDURE

Time

INTRODUCTION
15m
Introduce Myself to the class using the PowerPoint for visuals.
Allow students to ask questions and talk.
BODY
45m
Show students what the letter must look like:

To Ms. Power,
As a student, I
As a person, I
One interesting thing you should know about me is

Have students write their own letters to me. The letters must be written in complete
sentences but will not be marked for spelling/grammar. The letters can be very long
or very short, but must be a minimum of 4 sentences.

Subject:_____Language Arts__

Grade:__4 ___

Lesson:______Letters about Me_________

Students who are finished are allowed to draw a picture on the back if they wish.
CLOSURE
Collect letters. See if students have written at least 4 sentences, and if they make
sense.
ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE

This assessment will look at what level the class is at overall for writing, which will

help me plan further lessons that may involve writing.

Reflection on Lesson: