Literature letters revised
- 1. Name ________________________________________ Date _________________________ Mrs. Labuski Literature Letter Follow the general outline below at write me a business letter about the book you have just finished reading. Do not answer each question individually to make the paragraphs. Your writing should flow as if you were not following an outline. You may include additional information in your letter to me. In a proper business letter format (see attached) include the following: Paragraph 1: Introduction Use a strong and creative lead sentence Include the title and author Explain the genre of the book Full summary of the book. Explain main events beginning to end. Identify the climax of the story. Include the setting in your summary. No more than 5-6 sentences. ………………….….don’t forget to transition between paragraphs………………………… Paragraph 2: Character Description (this may produce more than one paragraph) Make a claim about the main character. Support your claim with at least three pieces of text-based evidence and references. ………………….….don’t forget to transition between paragraphs………………………… Paragraph 3: Excerpt and Explanation (follow proper quotation rules-see attached) Include a “set-up” of the scene of the scene you chose and include the page number. Copy an excerpt from the book Then include an explanation of why you chose this part. What made this excerpt stand out? What was the relevance of this excerpt in the story? ………………….….don’t forget to transition between paragraphs………………………… Paragraph 4: Conclusion Explain the author’s purpose for writing this book. Identify the theme of the book Is there a lesson to be learned from the events or main character? After your closing, draw a line across the bottom of the letter & below the line include the bibliography for the book Author (last name first). Title of Book. City where book is published: Publisher, copyright date. (always indent second line) Your final copy should be: • typed • Times New Roman • 14 point size • one inch margins • follow format on second page
- 2. Student’s Full Name Student’s Home Street Address City, State Zip Code Date (month spelled out) Mrs. Labuski Great Hollow Middle School 150 Southern Boulevard Nesconset, NY 11767 Dear Mrs. Labuski: Paragraph One Paragraph One Paragraph One Paragraph One Paragraph One Paragraph One Paragraph One Paragraph One Paragraph One Paragraph One Paragraph One Paragraph One Paragraph One Paragraph One Paragraph One Paragraph One Paragraph One Paragraph One Paragraph Two Paragraph Two Paragraph Two Paragraph Two Paragraph Two Paragraph Two Paragraph Two Paragraph Two Paragraph Two Paragraph Two Paragraph Two Paragraph Two Paragraph Two Paragraph Two Paragraph Two Paragraph Two Paragraph Paragraph Three Paragraph Three Paragraph Three Paragraph Three Paragraph Three Paragraph Three Paragraph Three Paragraph Three Paragraph Three Paragraph Three Paragraph Three Paragraph Three Paragraph Three Paragraph Three Paragraph Three excerpt excerpt excerpt excerpt excerpt excerpt excerpt excerpt excerpt excerpt excerpt excerpt excerpt excerpt excerpt excerpt excerpt excerpt excerpt excerpt excerpt excerpt excerpt excerpt excerpt excerpt excerpt excerpt excerpt excerpt Paragraph Three Paragraph Three Paragraph Three Paragraph Three Paragraph Three Paragraph Three Paragraph Three Paragraph Three Paragraph Three Paragraph Three Paragraph Three Paragraph Three Paragraph Three Paragraph Three Paragraph Three Paragraph Four Paragraph Four Paragraph Four Paragraph Four Paragraph Four Paragraph Four Paragraph Four Paragraph Four Paragraph Four Paragraph Four Paragraph Four Paragraph Four Paragraph Four Paragraph Four Paragraph Four Paragraph Four Paragraph Sincerely, leave four spaces here Sign your full name for your signature Type your full name Bibliography Author (last name first). Title of Book. City where book is published: Publisher, copyright date. (always indent second line - only put on 2nd line if you need more room) Helpful hint: use the tab key to indent. Do NOT use the right justify button! See how nicely they line up! Helpful hint: remember to use a colon after the salutation Also, if you leave a space between paragraphs, then you do not need to indent each paragraph. Final hint: indent your entire excerpt Helpful hint: line up the sincerely directly below your address (even if it’s on a different page)