Dear Fifth Grade Families,
We are currently working on a new writing project. In fifth grade we like to introduce the students to a variety of forms of writing. In the coming weeks we will be focusing on expository writing by writing restaurant reviews and drafting business letters. The project will be comprised of many different assignments. A brief description of each assignment is written below with their respective due date.
-Mr. Garlick
We are currently working on a new writing project. In fifth grade we like to introduce the students to a variety of forms of writing. In the coming weeks we will be focusing on expository writing by writing restaurant reviews and drafting business letters. The project will be comprised of many different assignments. A brief description of each assignment is written below with their respective due date.
-Mr. Garlick
THE DATES LISTED ON THIS PAGE ARE FROM 2013-2014!
February 14Parent's Signature
Students and parents are asked to review the responsibilities and requirements of the upcoming assignments for this project (packet below). Once reviewed, a parent and the student need to sign the form and return it to school. |
February 25Professional Restaurant Review:
An entertaining way to explore this style of writing is to look at professionally written restaurant reviews that appear in newspapers, magazines, and online. Students need to find a restaurant review that they have enjoyed reading and cut it out of the magazine or newspaper or print out a copy. A great place to look for reviews is in the New York Times or Boston Magazine. Reviews written on Yelp or other customer-based review websites do not count. Students will share what they find with the class. |
February 28Restaurant Review Notes:
Students will take notes on the form that is attached below. Students' notes should reflect their thoughts on a meal that was prepared for them at home or one that they ate at a restaurant. You will want to take copious (lots of) notes. The more information you have the easier it will be to write your review. |
March 27Stamped Envelope:
Students will bring in a blank business style envelope to school that has a proper stamp in the upper right hand corner. These envelopes will be used to mail the students' business letters to their respective restaurants. |
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