Webquest! Click here to view and complete the webquest. You will visit the Letters About Literature website and learn all about this exciting contest. Be sure to make a copy of this Googledoc so you can type your answers to the questions. Good luck!
Slideshow #1. View this to help you brainstorm titles you've read that have impacted you -- in other words, possible topics for your author letter.
Slideshow #2. View this to learn some great tips for success. Learn what TO do in your letter, as well as what NOT to do.
Letter Format Example & Instructions. Click here to see how to format your typed letter, according to contest specifications.
Letter Rubric. This shows you the important skills you'll need in terms of your voice, content, and mechanics -- in order for your letter to make an impact.
Letter Checklist. Click here to use this handy checklist to ensure you've met all the requirements on the rubric.
Daniel's Letter. Click here to read Daniel's contest letter. His letter won first place in Michigan, earned prize money for our school library, and even led to an appearance on the Dr. Phil Show! See if you can figure out why the judges chose his letter.
Matilda's Letter. Click here to read Matilda's letter. As you read her letter, notice the writing techniques, details, and voice that make it wonderful and unique. Notice the block format of the paragraphs in this formal letter.
Callahan's Letter. Click here to read Callahan's letter. Look closely at how she began and ended her amazing piece. Notice the strong connections she made with the book, including the contrasts she saw between herself and the character, which led to some powerful insights about herself and her heritage.
Slideshow #1. View this to help you brainstorm titles you've read that have impacted you -- in other words, possible topics for your author letter.
Slideshow #2. View this to learn some great tips for success. Learn what TO do in your letter, as well as what NOT to do.
Letter Format Example & Instructions. Click here to see how to format your typed letter, according to contest specifications.
Letter Rubric. This shows you the important skills you'll need in terms of your voice, content, and mechanics -- in order for your letter to make an impact.
Letter Checklist. Click here to use this handy checklist to ensure you've met all the requirements on the rubric.
Daniel's Letter. Click here to read Daniel's contest letter. His letter won first place in Michigan, earned prize money for our school library, and even led to an appearance on the Dr. Phil Show! See if you can figure out why the judges chose his letter.
Matilda's Letter. Click here to read Matilda's letter. As you read her letter, notice the writing techniques, details, and voice that make it wonderful and unique. Notice the block format of the paragraphs in this formal letter.
Callahan's Letter. Click here to read Callahan's letter. Look closely at how she began and ended her amazing piece. Notice the strong connections she made with the book, including the contrasts she saw between herself and the character, which led to some powerful insights about herself and her heritage.