3.ELAR.12.D

Compose correspondence such as thank you notes or letters.

Grade 3 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017

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Vocabulary
correspondencethank you notesletters
Skills
  • compose (correspondence for various purposes) #dok2
  • compose (thank you notes using appropriate structure and language) #dok2
  • compose (letters for specific audiences and purposes) #dok2
  • apply (genre characteristics and craft to correspondence) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can compose correspondence, such as thank you notes or letters, for a specific audience and purpose. #dok2
  • I can use correct structure and language in thank you notes. #dok2
  • I can use appropriate format and conventions when writing letters. #dok2
  • I can apply genre characteristics and craft to create meaningful correspondence. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Written correspondence, like thank you notes and letters, helps people communicate their thoughts, feelings, and information in a clear and organized way.
  • Understanding and applying the characteristics and conventions of different correspondence types helps ensure communication is appropriate for the audience and purpose.
Essential Questions
  • Why is it important to be able to write different types of correspondence, such as thank you notes and letters?
  • How does the purpose of a correspondence affect the way it is written?
  • What features make a thank you note or letter effective and meaningful?
  • In what situations might you use a thank you note or a letter?