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Dear Friend: Let's Write Some Letters! (Self-Paced)

Completed by 2 learners
Ages 7-12
Self-Paced Class
Write a new personalized letter each lesson in this self-paced flex course! Step-by-step videos guide learners through the parts of various types of short letters, focusing on content and format. English, composition.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(609 reviews)

6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content

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What's included

6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks
of teacher support
1 year access
to the content
Homework
Learners will need to complete envelopes and mail the letters on their own or with grown-up help after class is over.
Assessment
Assessments are available upon parent request.
Grading
Grades are available upon parent request.

Class Experience

Let's get together and practice the art of written communication through letter writing! 

This self-paced flex class features videos that walk learners step-by-step through how to write individual and custom letters for different occasions using either templates provided or self-supplied paper.

Through fun instructional videos, the teacher will introduce and demonstrate the structure and format of a letter, including:
Date
Salutation
Body
Closing
Signature

The teacher will suggest options of content to include, as well as offer some samples for writing inspiration. Learners are encouraged to follow along, pausing to fill in each section in turn with their own original, custom content. For some letters, learners may want to know beforehand the recipient and the reason for their letter.

Templates are provided for use in writing letters, but learners can also use their own: plain or lined paper, stationery, cards, etc. A separate template and video will also be provided to demonstrate formatting for envelopes, but in order to keep student information confidential, learners are asked to not share them in the classroom.

Video lessons for letter writing include:
Lesson 1:  Dear Friend: Write a letter to a friend/Addressing an Envelope
Lesson 2:  Dear Relative: Write a letter to a relative
Lesson 3:  Dear Company: Review a company or product
Lesson 4:  Dear Teacher: Write a letter to a teacher
Lesson 5:  Thank You: Write a thank-you letter
Lesson 6:  (optional & seasonal) Dear Santa: Write a letter to Santa

Learners should already know how to write independently, and will need something to write with, something to write on, and optionally something to color/draw with. The optional letter to Santa is seasonal, but available for you, should you want to use it! :)

Learning Goals

Learners will practice the art of letter writing, including the parts of a letter.

Syllabus

6 Lessons
over 6 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Dear Friend and Envelope Formatting
 Learners will follow step-by-step video instructions to write a personalized letter to a friend. They will also learn how to format an envelope. All videos in this class may be watched repeatedly so that learners can create new letters using the same basic templates and formats. 
Lesson 2:
Dear Relative
 Learners will follow step-by-step video instructions to write a personalized letter to a relative. 
Lesson 3:
Dear Company
 Learners will follow step-by-step video instructions to write a personalized letter to a relative. 
Lesson 4:
Dear Teacher
 Learners will follow step-by-step video instructions to write a personalized letter to a teacher. 

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Please help ensure that your learner arrives prepared for class: with something to write with and something to write on. Colored pencils or crayons are optional if your learner would like to draw or color their letter. You may also need to help ensure that envelopes are prepared and the letters are delivered or mailed to the recipients. Thanks!
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bringing the practical to the digital.

Hello. My name is Heidi. I've been homesteading for two decades, and homeschooling as long as I've had a school-age kid. I think that learning happens both intentionally and experientially, and there is something to be said for serious indoor study, as well as having fun and just exploring the world.

I have been taking care of the family farm for more than 20 years; tending garden, orchard, a timber stand, and raising dairy goats, chickens, and waterfowl. My family started and operates a goat milk soap business and my husband creates and carves with a CNC he built and programmed himself.

In the dark and rainy US Pacific Northwest winters, we find enough down time for video gaming. Raised around some of the early home computers, the first game I fell in love with was Boulder Dash on the Commodore 64 - and I've been gaming ever since. Some of my favorite games are Stardew Valley, Slime Rancher, and Core Keeper; but our family currently has an extensive library of more than 3,000 game titles. I love to talk and play games, and learn about new ones, too!

I've been teaching for more than ten years, with extensive experience both in the classroom and online platforms, with students ranging from kindergarten through grad school. I have taught at private schools, college campuses, and homeschool co-ops. I have also taught virtually in both the master's of education and doctorate of education programs at Concordia University Online. In fact, as of 2024, I have taught well over 4,000 live online classes, reaching more than 3,800 unique students.

So come learn with me, whether your classroom has four walls or no walls. Let's have fun with Outschool!

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