Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Writing an Informal Letter

For Teachers 4th - 8th
What is the difference between formal and informal letter writing? Who gets a formal letter? What about an informal letter? This reference page presents different introductions and phrases you might see in each type of letter, and then...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Writing Letters

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners see the difference between business letters and other letters that could be received in the mail, such as bills, invitations, and letters from friends or relatives. They practice writing letters as well as sending them.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Dear Congressperson...

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars identify their local, state, and national officials. They create a short blurb about each official and their function in office. Students choose an issue of concern they would like to write to their local official about,...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Calculating Postage

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils explore the services available to them at their local post office. As a class, students discuss the function of each method of delivery. Pupils choose a postal option appropriate to a scenario the instructor provides. This...