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Dear Mr. President
©Ms. Wainwright (The Diary of a Not So Wimpy Teacher) 2012
Dear Mr. President
Step 1: Before reading the story, think about what you know about President Barack Obama. Write 5-7 things you know about him on your chart (what I know). Think about how his life might’ve been as a child and young adult. What do you want to know about President Barack Obama growing up? Write 3-5 questions on your chart (want to know). As you read, write the answers to your questions on your KWL chart. Write any additional facts that you find interesting as well.
Step 2: Read the story, Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope, with a partner. Take your time and enjoy the illustrations as they help to tell the story. As you read make connections (text to self, text to world, text to text). In addition, talk about the story with your partner as you read. You can point out your connections, ask questions, make predictions, and share your thoughts and insight. Be sure to add what you learn about President Obama’s childhood on your KWL chart.
Step 3: Complete the graphic organize that will serve as your writing guide as you write your friendly letter to the president.
Step 4: Write a friendly letter to President Barack Obama. Use the friendly letter template and the rubric for support. Be sure to edit your rough draft before writing your published copy.
©Ms. Wainwright (The Diary of a Not So Wimpy Teacher) 2012
Dear Mr. President
Friendly Leer Template ______address______ ______address______ _______date________
Greeting
Heading
Dear President Barack Obama,
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Body
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Sincerely, XXXXX
©Ms. Wainwright (The Diary of a Not So Wimpy Teacher) 2012
Closing, Signature
Dear Mr. President
______________________ (studentʼs name)
President Barack Obama as a child
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©Ms. Wainwright (The Diary of a Not So Wimpy Teacher) 2012
Dear Mr. President
What I want President Barack Obama to know about me....
Things that I admire, connections I made, personal thoughts that I would like to share with President Barack Obama...
Questions that I would like to ask and/or encouraging thoughts that I would like to share with President Barack Obama...
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©Ms. Wainwright (The Diary of a Not So Wimpy Teacher) 2012
Dear Mr. President
Possible Points
Task
20 points
Friendly letter format
20 points
Paragraph 1: Introduce yourself (name, age, where you are from, grade) Share at least 3 interesting facts about yourself.
20 points
Paragraph 2: Share with President Obama the things that you admire about him and/or at least 3 connections you have made with him and his childhood/life.
20 points
Paragraph 3: Ask President Obama a minimum of two questions that you would like to have answered. In addition, share at least one encouraging thought or piece of advice.
20 points
Neatness and turned in on time
Earned Points
Total Points: ______________
©Ms. Wainwright (The Diary of a Not So Wimpy Teacher) 2012
Dear Mr. President
What I KNOW
What I WANT to know
©Ms. Wainwright (The Diary of a Not So Wimpy Teacher) 2012
What I LEARNED
Dear Mr. President
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Dear Mr. President
