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Help your pupils sharpen their letter writing skills. They compose business letters that include greetings, headings, closings, and a professional tone for a philanthropic organization requesting information. Use this resource to reinforce the importance of formal writing versus informal writing.

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philanthropy, formal writing, social justice

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philanthropy, social justice, writing a formal letter, formal writing, english language arts
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6th - 8th
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English Language Arts
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