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“Every time you

smile at someone, it
is an act of love, a
gift to that person, a
beautiful thing.”

-Mother Teresa

Tuesday, January 11, 2011


“Let no one ever
come to you without
leaving better and
happier. Be the
living expression of
kindness: kindness
in your face,
kindness in your
eyes, kindness in
your smile.”

-Mother Teresa

Tuesday, January 11, 2011


Announcements

Consultation Sign-up:

one-on-one

Tueday January 11, 2010

Tuesday, January 11, 2011


Today’s Schedule

1. Letter Writing Structure

2. Thesis Formula

3. Writer’s Workshop

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Heading

Greeting

Greeting

Introduction

Thesis T.S.

S.D. Body
C.S.

Conclusion

Close

Signature
Post Script

Tuesday, January 11, 2011


Heading
Christian Poon
7 Oakwood Avenue
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
L4C 9X1
Greeting January 10, 2011

Greeting

Introduction

Thesis T.S.

S.D. Body
C.S.

Conclusion

Close

Signature
Post Script

Tuesday, January 11, 2011


Heading
Christian Poon
7 Oakwood Avenue
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
L4C 9X1
Greeting January 10, 2011

Dear Mr. Bruce Lee,

Greeting

Introduction

Thesis T.S.

S.D. Body
C.S.

Conclusion

Close

Signature
Post Script

Tuesday, January 11, 2011


Heading
Christian Poon
7 Oakwood Avenue
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
L4C 9X1
Greeting January 10, 2011

Dear Mr. Bruce Lee,

Greeting

Introduction

Thesis T.S.

S.D. Body
C.S.

Conclusion

Close Warmest regards,

Signature
Post Script

Tuesday, January 11, 2011


Heading
Christian Poon
7 Oakwood Avenue
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
L4C 9X1
Greeting January 10, 2011

Dear Mr. Bruce Lee,

Greeting

Introduction

Thesis T.S.

S.D. Body
C.S.

Conclusion

Close Warmest regards,

Signature Christian
Post Script

Tuesday, January 11, 2011


Heading
Christian Poon
7 Oakwood Avenue
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
L4C 9X1
Greeting January 10, 2011

Dear Mr. Bruce Lee,

Greeting

Introduction

Thesis T.S.

S.D. Body
C.S.

Conclusion

Close Warmest regards,

Signature Christian
Post Script
P.S. My cousin Eddie says hello.

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Introduction Paragraph

Greeting
• Personal connection
Introduction • Captures interest
Introduction • Ask about their
Transition
well-being

Thesis
• Your purpose for writing
• Usually 1 or 2 sentences

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Body Paragraph

Topic Sentence (T.S.)


• Introduces the main idea
• Short, simple and focused

Body Paragraph

Concluding Sentence (C.S.)


Concludes main idea from TS

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Body Paragraph

Supporting Details (S.D.)


• Explain ideas from TS
Body Paragraph
• Provides new information & specific
examples

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Conclusion Paragraph

Restate your
purpose
Thesis
Personal
Reflection Conclusion

Good-bye
Greeting

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Basic Thesis Formula
give you
Main idea #1
This letter will
talk about
+ + Your topic + Main idea #2
I would like to thank you
Main idea #3
remind you

E.g. I would like to give you some advice before you begin
teaching: stick with your own teaching philosophy, learn from
other educators, and organize the information you gain.
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Sample  #2:  My  Teaching  Hero

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Sample  #2:  My  Teaching  Hero

I would like to thank you for helping me become a better


teacher. You have shown me how to overcome challenges
at work, create fun and effective lessons, and to take a
leadership role among my coworkers.

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Sample  #3:  My  Challenges  as  an  English  Teacher

This letter will talk about the daily challenges I face as a


teacher: motivating my students to learn, student
behaviour, and finding the time to lesson plan.

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“Knowing is
not enough,
we must apply.

Willing is not
enough, we
must do.”

-Bruce Lee

Tuesday, January 11, 2011


Homework
1. Introduction Paragraph
• Greeting
• Transition
• Thesis

2. Show & Tell Workshop


3. Consultation Sign-Up

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

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