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Parts of a Friendly Letter

Letter Writing: Communication with Purpose

Day 136of 180
Week 28of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Identify the five parts of a friendly letter

2

Understand the purpose of each letter component

3

Recognize how letters can be a form of kind communication

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 16:24

“Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.”

— Proverbs 16:24 (WEB)

Letters can be a way to share kind and encouraging words with others

📦 Materials Needed

  • Colored paper
  • Pencils
  • Sample friendly letters
  • Letter template
  • Scissors
  • Glue sticks
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students and explain that today we'll learn how to write letters that can bring joy to others, just like kind words can make someone's day brighter.

💭 Review Question: Can you think of a time when someone's words made you feel happy?
2Teaching (10 min)

Introduce the five parts of a friendly letter using visual examples and interactive discussion.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Heading: Shows who wrote the letter and when
  • Greeting: Welcomes the reader
  • Body: Shares the main message
  • Closing: Wraps up the letter
  • Signature: Shows who wrote the letter
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Why is it important to be clear when writing letters?
  • How can letters help us communicate with people far away?
3Activity: Letter Parts Puzzle (10 min)
hands-on

Students create a letter parts interactive notebook page

📝 Instructions:
  1. Fold paper into 5 sections
  2. Label each section with a letter part
  3. Draw or write an example in each section
  4. Decorate creatively
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Provide pre-printed templates

Challenge: Write an actual letter using all parts

4Closing (5 min)

Review the letter parts and discuss how letters can be a way to show God's love

📝 Review Questions:
  • What are the five parts of a letter?
  • How can letters spread kindness?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help us use our words to encourage and love others, just as You encourage us.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about using commas in letters

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 16:24

“Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.”

— Proverbs 16:24 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Create a decorative poster with the verse, highlighting words that represent kindness

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Third graders are learning formal communication skills

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage letter writing at home
  • Model kind communication
  • Help children understand letter format
🤔 Common Struggles:

Remembering all five letter parts in correct order

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Ability to identify and explain each letter component

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Write a letter to a grandparent or family member
  • Create a letter writing center at home
  • Practice addressing envelopes

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