Writing a Friendly Letter to My Future Self Time Capsule CCSS Grades 3-6
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Grade Levels
3rd - 6th, Homeschool
Subjects
Resource Type
Standards
CCSSCCRA.R.1
CCSSCCRA.R.2
CCSSCCRA.R.3
CCSSCCRA.R.10
CCSSCCRA.W.2
Formats Included
- PDF
- Easel Activity
Pages
15 pages
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Description
Transform the tradition of a time capsule with this engaging lesson plan. This letter writing activity leads students through the process of composing heartfelt and reflective friendly letters from their present selves to their future selves.
What's Inside This Resource:
- Letter Writing Guide: Explains the key components of a friendly letter, making each part easy to understand.
- Five-Paragraph Letter Framework: A step-by-step structure to help students write personal letters to themselves.
- Paragraphing: Guidelines to organize thoughts effectively in each paragraph.
- Self-Reflection Prompts: Students ponder their current lives, school experiences, friendships, aspirations, and dreams.
- ABC Character Traits List: An alphabetical list aiding in self-reflection and character analysis.
- Confucius Quote: Stimulates classroom discussion and individual thinking.
- Final Draft Template: Adds a professional touch to students' finished letters.
- Illustration Directions: Students complement their letters with creative drawings.
- Word Search Activity (Answer Key Included) and Academic Challenge: Reinforces key concepts and vocabulary in a fun way.
- Learning Objectives: Clear targets for assessing student understanding.
Consider, implementing this activity at the start of the school year, and then revisiting the letters at year's end. It's a memorable way to track personal growth offering insightful reflections.
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Total Pages
15 pages
Answer Key
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Standards
to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
CCSSCCRA.R.1
Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
CCSSCCRA.R.2
Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.
CCSSCCRA.R.3
Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text.
CCSSCCRA.R.10
Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently.
CCSSCCRA.W.2
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
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