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Free Writing a Letter to an Author Printable PDF Worksheet
This worksheet is recommended for students in First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Fourth Grade and Fifth Grade.
- Common Core Standards
W.1.1W.1.5W.2.1W.2.3W.2.5W.3.1W.3.1aW.3.1bW.3.1cW.3.1dW.3.5W.4.1W.4.1aW.4.1cW.4.1dW.4.2aW.4.2bW.4.2dW.4.2eL.1.2aL.1.2bL.1.2L.2.2bL.2.3L.3.2L.3.2bL.3.2cL.3.3bL.4.1fL.4.2L.4.2bL.4.2cL.4.2dL.4.3L.4.3bW.2.1
W.1.1:
Writing
Text Types and Purposes
Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or name the book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply a reason for the opinion, and provide some sense of closure.
W.1.5:
Writing
Production and Distribution of Writing
With guidance and support from adults, focus on a topic, respond to questions and suggestions from peers, and add details to strengthen writing as needed.
W.2.1:
Writing
Text Types and Purposes
Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply reasons that support the opinion, use linking words (e.g., because, and, also) to connect opinion and reasons, and provide a concluding statement or section.
W.2.3:
Writing
Text Types and Purposes
Write narratives in which they recount a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events, include details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide a sense of closure.
W.2.5:
Writing
Production and Distribution of Writing
With guidance and support from adults and peers, focus on a topic and strengthen writing as needed by revising and editing.
W.3.1:
Writing
Text Types and Purposes
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons.
W.3.1a:
Writing
Text Types and Purposes
Introduce the topic or text they are writing about, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure that lists reasons.
W.3.1b:
Writing
Text Types and Purposes
Provide reasons that support the opinion.
W.3.1c:
Writing
Text Types and Purposes
Use linking words and phrases (e.g., because, therefore, since, for example) to connect opinion and reasons.
W.3.1d:
Writing
Text Types and Purposes
Provide a concluding statement or section.
W.3.5:
Writing
Production and Distribution of Writing
With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.
W.4.1:
Writing
Text Types and Purposes
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
W.4.1a:
Writing
Text Types and Purposes
Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which related ideas are grouped to support the writer's purpose.
W.4.1c:
Writing
Text Types and Purposes
Link opinion and reasons using words and phrases (e.g., for instance, in order to, in addition).
W.4.1d:
Writing
Text Types and Purposes
Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.
W.4.2a:
Writing
Text Types and Purposes
Introduce a topic clearly and group related information in paragraphs and sections; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
W.4.2b:
Writing
Text Types and Purposes
Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic.
W.4.2d:
Writing
Text Types and Purposes
d.Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
W.4.2e:
Writing
Text Types and Purposes
Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented.
L.1.2a:
Language
Conventions of Standard English
Capitalize dates and names of people.
L.1.2b:
Language
Conventions of Standard English
Use end punctuation for sentences.
L.1.2:
Language
Conventions of Standard English
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
L.2.2b:
Language
Conventions of Standard English
Use commas in greetings and closings of letters.
L.2.3:
Language
Knowledge of Language
Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
L.3.2:
Language
Conventions of Standard English
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
L.3.2b:
Language
Conventions of Standard English
Use commas in addresses.
L.3.2c:
Language
Conventions of Standard English
Use commas and quotation marks in dialogue.
L.3.3b:
Language
Knowledge of Language
Recognize and observe differences between the conventions of spoken and written standard English.
L.4.1f:
Language
Conventions of Standard English
Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments and run-ons.*
L.4.2:
Language
Conventions of Standard English
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
L.4.2b:
Language
Conventions of Standard English
Use commas and quotation marks to mark direct speech and quotations from a text.
L.4.2c:
Language
Conventions of Standard English
Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence.
L.4.2d:
Language
Conventions of Standard English
Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed.
L.4.3:
Language
Knowledge of Language
Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
L.4.3b:
Language
Knowledge of Language
Choose punctuation for effect.*
W.2.1:
Writing
Text Types and Purposes
Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply reasons that support the opinion, use linking words (e.g., because, and, also) to connect opinion and reasons, and provide a concluding statement or section.
