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16 Writing Friendly Notes

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Writing Friendly Notes

Start-Up Activity

Ask students if they have ever had a fortune cookie. Ask if they remember what the message inside said. Share with them these fortune cookie messages:

  • A smile is your passport into the hearts of others.

  • Hard work pays off in the future; laziness pays off now.

  • People are naturally attracted to you.

  • A chance meeting opens new doors to friendship.

  • You learn from your mistakes: You will learn a lot today.

  • A good way to keep healthy is to eat more Chinese food.

  • If you have something good in your life, don't let it go!

Ask why it is fun to get messages in fortune cookies. Then tell students they are about to learn how to write their own messages and put them where people will have fun finding them.

Think About It

“Fortune cookies are a good idea. If the message is positive, it can make your day a little better.”

—Yao Ming

State Standards Covered in This Chapter

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.2.1

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.2.2

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.2.3

LAFS Covered in This Chapter

LAFS.2.W.1.1

LAFS.2.W.1.2

LAFS.2.W.1.3

TEKS Covered in This Chapter

110.4.b.11.A

110.4.b.11.B

110.4.b.12

110.4.b.12.B

110.4.b.11

110.4.b.12.A

TEKS Covered in This Chapter

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Cool Ideas for Notes

Have volunteers read the two sample notes on the page. Ask why the first note is funny as well as interesting. (They obviously have ants!) Ask how the second note shows concern. (Words like "sorry," "miss you," "hope," and "friend" as well as drawings express the writer's feelings.)

Prompt students to think of something interesting they would like to share with a friend. Have them write quick notes. Then prompt students to think of someone who is sick or having a hard time and write a note to encourage the person. Let them know that they can share their notes or keep them private, whichever they wish.

State Standard Reference:
LAFS Standard:
LAFS.2.W.1.1
TEKS Standard:
110.4.b.11.A, 110.4.b.11.B, 110.4.b.12
NE ELA Standard:
LA 2.2.2, LA 2.2.2.a, LA 2.2.2.b

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Level:
Grade 2
Mode:
Personal Writing
English Language Arts:
Writing

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Say Thank You and Share a Message

Have volunteers read the two sample notes. Ask how the first note shows politeness. (Words like "Dear," "thank you," and "love" show Sarah's appreciation.) Ask how the second note makes the reader feel special. (The poem is written for Mom and talks about how great she is.)

Prompt students to think of someone they would like to thank. Have them write thank you notes to these people. Then have them think of a special person in their lives. Have them write a note to tell the person how special they are.

State Standard Reference:
LAFS Standard:
LAFS.2.W.1.1
TEKS Standard:
110.4.b.11.A, 110.4.b.11.B, 110.4.b.12
NE ELA Standard:
LA 2.2.2, LA 2.2.2.a, LA 2.2.2.b

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Fun Note Ideas

Have volunteers read the two notes on the page. Ask what the shape is for the first note and why it fits the message. (The tree shape makes the reader think of the park.) Ask what the pictures in the second message show and why they fit. (The pizza and the house show the best part of a sleep over.)

Prompt students to think of a note they would like to write to a friend. Then challenge them to think of a fun shape for the note or for drawings they could add to the note. Have them write their notes and cut out the shape or draw the pictures. Then they can share their notes with their friends, if they wish.

State Standard Reference:
LAFS Standard:
LAFS.2.W.1.1
TEKS Standard:
110.4.b.11.A, 110.4.b.11.B, 110.4.b.12
NE ELA Standard:
LA 2.2.2, LA 2.2.2.a, LA 2.2.2.b

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Level:
Grade 2
Mode:
Personal Writing
English Language Arts:
Writing