Interpersonal Communication 5

Objective: Students will write a thank you note to a specific person.

Vocabulary word: recognition

Predictions for the word recognition

Recognition is• A noun. It means to notice or show

appreciation for something.

Sample sentence: The recognition ceremony acknowledged responsibility and hard work.

Grammatical forms we will use

Verb Tenses

Remember our lesson objective• Students will write a thank you note to a

specific person.

• Prompt: Write a thank you note to a someone complimenting him or her for something they specifically did for you.

Pattern for Thank You NoteDear Ms. Machado,

Thank you for _____(present progressive verbal phrase). I liked the way you _____(specific compliment-past simple or past perfect verbal phrase X 3). Keep up the good work! (Or, customize the last sentence as you see fit.)

Sincerely,___________(student name)

Kathy Machado

Sample Thank You NoteDear Ms. Machado,

Thank you for making learning so much fun. I liked the way you made the water lesson interesting at the Edith Morley Park. Keep up the good work!

Sincerely,Mrs. Rezzonico