Lesson Buffet

This activity works well as the beginning of the school year or the beginning of term.

Introduction

Model a letter to your grade about your own goals for the term. Point out the important features of letters: Dear, comma, positioning of text on the next line, From.

Activity

Children are to write a letter to their teacher detailing their goals at school (e.g. in literacy, maths, sport) and personally.

Assist students struggling to think of goals or setting out their letter using the correct format.

Conclusion

Select students to share their letters or their most important goals they want to achieve. Discuss how they can achieve these goals.