Patterns Of

Power
2nd Grade
Weeks of May 3 & 10
 Invitation to Notice
Look at the letter on the following slide
and share what you notice.
~~~~~
What do you notice about the letter?
What else do you notice?
 Mentor Letter
Dear Duncan,

As Green Crayon, I am writing for two reasons. One is to say that I like my workloads of
crocodiles, trees, dinosaurs, and frogs. I have no problems and wish to congratulate you on a
very successful “coloring things green” career so far.

The second reason I write is for my friends, Yellow Crayon and Orange Crayon, who are no longer
speaking to each other. Both crayons feel THEY should be the color of the sun. Please settle this
soon because they’re driving the rest of us CRAZY!

Your happy friend,

Green Crayon
-Drew Daywalt The Day the Crayons Quit
 Focus Phrase

“I capitalize the first letter of a

letter greeting and closing.”
Invitation to Compare & Contrast

Look at the letters on the following slide

and share what you notice.
~~~~~
How are the letters alike? How are the
letters different?
 Mentor Letter
Dear Duncan,
As Green Crayon, I am writing for two reasons. One
is to say that I like my workloads of crocodiles, trees,
dinosaurs, and frogs. I have no problems and wish
to congratulate you on a very successful “coloring
things green” career so far.
The second reason I write is for my friends, Yellow
Crayon and Orange Crayon, who are no longer
speaking to each other. Both crayons feel THEY
should be the color of the sun. Please settle this
soon because they’re driving the rest of us CRAZY!
Your happy friend,
Green Crayon
The Day the Crayons Quit
Dear Aunt Norma,
As your niece, I am writing for two reasons.
One is to say that I like the meals you make for
me when I come to visit. I have no problems
and wish to continue having this delicious food.
The second reason I write is for my sisters, Kya
and Tammy, who want more meal choices. Both
girls feel they should have extra desserts with
their dinner. Please do something about this
because they are driving me CRAZY talking
about it all the time.
Your grateful niece,
Amy
 Focus Phrase

“I capitalize the first letter of a

letter greeting and closing.”
 Invitation to Imitate

Look at the mentor letter on the

following slide and try writing a letter
similar to it.
~~~~~
Let’s try it out!
 Mentor Letter
Dear Duncan,

As Green Crayon, I am writing for two reasons. One is to say that I like my workloads of
crocodiles, trees, dinosaurs, and frogs. I have no problems and wish to congratulate you on a
very successful “coloring things green” career so far.

The second reason I write is for my friends, Yellow Crayon and Orange Crayon, who are no longer
speaking to each other. Both crayons feel THEY should be the color of the sun. Please settle this
soon because they’re driving the rest of us CRAZY!

Your happy friend,

Green Crayon -Drew Daywalt The Day the Crayons Quit
 Our Class Imitation Letter
Be sure to capitalize the greeting and closing in the letter.
Type your letter in this text box.
Dear Duncan, Write your imitation letter here.
As Green Crayon, I am writing for two reasons. One
is to say that I like my workloads of crocodiles, trees,
dinosaurs, and frogs. I have no problems and wish
to congratulate you on a very successful “coloring
things green” career so far.

The second reason I write is for my friends, Yellow

Crayon and Orange Crayon, who are no longer
speaking to each other. Both crayons feel THEY
should be the color of the sun. Please settle this
soon because they’re driving the rest of us CRAZY!

Your happy friend,

Green Crayon

The Day the Crayons Quit

 Focus Phrase

“I capitalize the first letter of a

letter greeting and closing.”
 Invitation to Imitate & Celebrate

Look at the letters on the following slide

and share what you notice.
~~~~~
How are the letters alike? How are the
letters different?
Dear Duncan, Write your imitation letter here.
As Green Crayon, I am writing for two reasons. One
is to say that I like my workloads of crocodiles, trees,
dinosaurs, and frogs. I have no problems and wish
to congratulate you on a very successful “coloring
things green” career so far.

The second reason I write is for my friends, Yellow

Crayon and Orange Crayon, who are no longer
speaking to each other. Both crayons feel THEY
should be the color of the sun. Please settle this
soon because they’re driving the rest of us CRAZY!

Your happy friend,

Green Crayon

The Day the Crayons Quit

 Focus Phrase

“I capitalize the first letter of a

letter greeting and closing.”
 Invitation to Apply

As you write your own letter be sure

capitalize the first letter in the greeting
and closing.
 Apply to Own Writing
Write a letter about to a friend, relative, or
someone you know.
 Apply During Stations
Write a letter to your teacher.

Be sure to remember the focus phrase.

 Apply to Own Writing
Write a letter about to an author, character in
a story you read, or a movie star.
 Focus Phrase

“I capitalize the first letter of a

letter greeting and closing.”
 Invitation to Edit
a. Dear duncan,
❖ What changed?
b. dear Duncan,
❖ What is the effect of
the change?
c. DEAR Duncan,
 Invitation to Edit
a. Your Happy friend,
❖ What changed? Green Crayon
b. Your, happy friend
❖ What is the effect
Green Crayon
of the change?
c. Your Happy Friend,
Green Crayon
 Focus Phrase

“I capitalize the first letter of a

letter greeting and closing.”