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Mastering the Art of Letters: A Close Reading Packet for Letter Writing Day” is a comprehensive educational resource designed to enhance students’ understanding and appreciation of letter writing. Ideal for use on Letter Writing Day, which is celebrated annually on December 7th, this packet guides students through the nuances of reading and analyzing letters. The main feature of the packet includes a collection of historically significant letters, detailed annotations, and thought-provoking questions that encourage critical thinking and deeper engagement with the text. This resource is particularly relevant during lessons on communication, historical events, and personal expression, making it a valuable tool for teachers aiming to highlight the importance of written correspondence in both historical and modern contexts.

This Close reading set features:
Letter Writing Day
Pony Express History
Mail Delivery Tribute
Old West Couriers
Fast Mail Service
Historic Routes

As they complete the close reading process, students will build comprehension by answering text-dependent questions.

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Skills align with both the RI (Reading Informational Texts) and RL (Reading Literature) Common Core Standards

These passages can be used in the morning, at centers, as part of homework, with small groups, for extra learning with smart students, to help struggling students, or to get ready for tests.

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This resource was created by Teachers Stock LTD. All rights reserved. It is intended for use by the purchaser for one class only. Teachers may distribute it to their own students but may not upload it to the Internet where it can be publicly accessed and downloaded.

Whats Inside?
  • Close Reading Passages
  • 3 Short Questions from passage to answer
  • Ready to Print
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This resource is intended for use by the purchaser for one class only. Teachers may distribute it to their own students but may not upload it to the internet where it can be publicly accessed and downloaded.
This resource was created by Teachers Stock LTD. All rights reserved.
These passages can be used in the morning, at centers, as part of homework, with small groups, for extra learning with advanced students, to support struggling students, or to prepare for tests.

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