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Writing Assignment: Write A Complaint Letter To Yourself

09.19.2014 writing

It’s relatively easy to express our grievances to others. But can you point this same displeasure about service or quality of work back at yourself without letting your emotions run away into an angry screed? When writing a letter of complaint it is best to compose one’s message politely, clearly, and with a suggestion on how […]

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Writing Assignment: Write A Letter To An Influential Teacher

07.04.2014 writing

When I think back I see that Ive had a handful of people who have really made a difference in my life. My Scoutmaster. My high school band director. And a short, but important list of teachers. Teaching professionally is a difficult job, more so today than it has been in the past. But I can clearly […]

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Writing Assignment: Write A Letter To Yourself

10.26.2012 writing

Letters are one of the most ancient forms of communicating across time and space. Even today where we can stay in almost constant contact when hundreds of people, an actual, physical letter is something unique and special. Letters remain truly special. It is evidence that the writer stopped and took the time to compose their […]

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Writing Assignment: Dear Santa

12.23.2011 Writing Assignments

Last year at this time I advised you to use the traditional letter to Santa as a prime writing assignment. I still think it’s a good idea. This year, I’m going to give you a new assignment. This year instead of writing the jolly old elf about what you want, use the opportunity to tell […]

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Writing Assignment: A Letter To Santa

12.17.2010 writing

For many of us, our first writing assignment is composing a letter to Santa Claus. Over the years many of us stop, for one reason or another, but it remains a useful exercise. A good letter to Santa should include the standard attributes of a personal letter, but also include a justification of your behavior […]

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