Grade-Level ODE Model lesson Plans
READING/WRITING

Grade Three

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Writing Formal and Informal Letters — Grade Three Grade: Grade 3  Type: ODE Model Lesson Plans Description: Students will write a thank-you note and a formal letter of request thatincludes relevant information, such as a return address (use the address ofthe school), date, inside address (address of person receiving the letter),proper salutation, body, closing and signature.  Ohio Standards Connection: Primary Standards, Benchmarks, and Indicators: Standard:  Writing Applications   Benchmark: C.  Write formal and informal letters that include important details and follow correct letter format.   Indicator: 3.  Write formal and informal letters (e.g., thank you notes, letters of request) that include relevant information and date, proper salutation, body, closing and signature.   Secondary Standards, Benchmarks and Indicators: Standard:  Writing Process  Benchmark  A.  Generate ideas and determine a topic suitable for writing.  Indicator: 1.  Generate writing ideas through discussions with others and from printed material.    Indicator: 2.  Develop a clear main idea for writing.    Benchmark  B.  Determine audience and purpose for self-selected and assigned writing tasks.  Indicator: 3.  Develop a purpose and audience for writing.

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