CREATIVE WRITING 2B

In a technological era, youngsters can stay in touch using not just email, but Skype, online chat
and other texting services. Sending a letter seems like something from a bygone age.
However, there are still times when “a letter is better”. Brainstorm with your friends. Make a
list of 10 reasons why there are times we should do it the old fashion way.

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A. Read a realistic fiction named Dear Juno.

1. Before you read, use the steps below to learn each word.

2. Read the fiction. Choose the correct answers to the following questions.

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1. Why does Juno watch planes?
A. There is nothing else for him to do.
B. He wants to be a pilot when he grows up.
C. He is thinking about his grandmother in Korea.
D. He is waiting for his grandmother to arrive.
2. What does Juno find in the letter from his grandmother?
A. A dried flower and a picture
B. A large leaf
C. A pencil and a small book
D. A toy kitten
3. Juno figures out what his grandmother’s letter says by _______________.
A. Learning Korean
B. Asking his parents to read it to him
C. Taking the letter to school with him
D. Using clues from the things she sent
4. After Juno takes his grandmother’s letter to school, he decides to _______________.
A. Take a trip
B. Learn to read and write Korean
C. Play with Sam
D. Write a letter to his grandmother
5. What does Juno know when he finds the toy plane in his grandmother’s letter?
A. He is going to Korea.
B. It will soon be his birthday.
C. His grandmother is coming to visit.
D. His grandmother has learned to make toys.
6. Why does Juno draw pictures instead of writing a letter to his grandmother?
A. Juno and his grandmother do not speak the same language.
B. Juno likes pictures better than words.
C. Juno’s grandmother cannot read.
D. Juno does not know how to write.

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B. Watch a music video named Dear Younger Me. Answer the following questions.

1. What pieces of advice do people in the music video give to their younger self?

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2. If you were to give an advice to your younger self, what would it be?

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Writing Genre: Letter

A. What is a letter?
A letter is a written message conveyed from one person to another person. Besides a means
of communication and a store of information, letter writing has played a role in the
reproduction of writing as an art throughout history. Letters can be formal and informal.
Today, we will focus on informal letters.
Informal letters are written to close acquaintances of the writer, their friends, family,
relatives, etc. Since they are written to close relations, the letters have an informal and
personal tone. Casual language is used while writing informal letters. Sometimes, the
letters may even have an emotional undertone.
B. How to write a letter?

If Juno and his grandmother shared the same language, what would Juno write in his letter?
Imagine you were Juno, write a letter to your grandmother.

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Writing Strategy: Subject – Verb Agreement
A. What is subject – verb agreement?
When writing, it is important that the verbs agree with the subjects. Notice the subject – verb
agreement rules for the simple present.

Explanation Examples

Use the base form of the verb for I, you, or I prepare

plural words or pronouns. you prepare
they prepare
my parents prepare

Use the -s form with third-person singular he prepares

nouns or pronouns (he, she, it). she prepares
The third person singular is formed by adding it prepares
-s or -es to the end of the verb. the cook prepares

Remember to match the verb to the subject, The main product of Brazil and Colombia is
not to other words in the sentence. coffee.

Spelling notes for the third person singular: I try ➔ he tries

When a verb ends in a consonant + y, change
the -y to -i and add -es.
When a verb ends in -ch, -sh, -ss, -x, or -zz, I watch ➔ she watches
add -es. I wash ➔ he washes
you miss ➔ it misses
they tax ➔ the city taxes
you buzz ➔ it buzzes

B. Practice.

Read a paragraph. It contains seven errors in subject – verb agreement. Underline each error
and write the correct form of the word.

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The Hard Work of a Teacher

Some people may think that Mimi Robertson has an easy job, but she really do not. Mimi is a
kindergarten teacher at King Elementary School. She teaches 22 very young children. Mimi’s
class of kindergarten students begin at 8:30 a.m., but she does a lot before then. Every day she
arrive at work just after 7:30 a.m. Mimi has to organize her supplies and prepare the room for
her students. If one of the parents is in class that day to help, then Mimi have to explain the
lesson plan to the parent before class. After the students arrive at 8:30, the class begins. The
young students in her class keeps her extremely busy for the rest of the day. They play games
and learn new things. However, there is always a few small problems. Mimi’s young students
does not always listen to her, and sometimes they fight or cry. Every now and then, one child
shouts, but Mimi tries to be very patient with all of her students. After school, she must attend
meeting and create new lessons. Mimi says she loves her job, but it really is a great deal of work.

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A. Write a letter.

TOPIC
Write a letter to your future self
5 years from now.

*Note:
You can access futureme.org to actually send this picture to the future.

B. Revise your letter. Use the checklist below.

Letter Checklist

Put a check () as appropriate.

 1. I used casual language in my letter.
 2. I started my letter with a greeting.
 3. I summarized my current self in the beginning of my letter.
 4. I defined my goals and hopes for the future.
 5. I gave my future self some advices.
 6. I raised questions to my future self.
 7. I enclosed a meaningful object with your letter.
 8. In your sentences, the verbs agree with the subjects.

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