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Personal Letter

Write a 3-5 paragraph letter,

between 250-500 words, on ONE of these topics:

My Teaching Hero

Write a letter to someone you admire and explain how they have made you a better teacher.

Using specific examples, explain how this person positively influenced your life as a teacher.-Specific examples of how you want to follow their example in your class

A Letter of Advice

Write a letter to a younger friend of yours who has

a) just passed the national teachers exam and is about to start teaching

b) ...who is considering majoring in education to become a teacher

c) ...first year teacherWhat advice would you give so you could teach your current students more effectively?

Explain why you chose these specific recommendations.

-e.g.s of what you do...

Topic of Your Choice

Want to write on another topic?

Talk to your instructor first and write on a topic of your choice!

Your Final Letteris due Session 6

My Challenges as a TeacherWrite a letter to your principal, coworker, mentor, or previous teacher.

What is preventing you from becoming an even better teacher?

Explain how you intend to overcome your challenges.

FLE WritingWriting about whywe teach.

Exploring howwe can teach English better.

8/8/2019 Letter Assignment Jan 2011

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