You will make a small folded thank-you card for your favorite elementary school teacher.

 

Front of Card

Decorate the outside neatly and creatively. You may use color, drawings, borders, or other school-appropriate designs.

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Inside of Card

Your message should include these three parts:

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1. Finishing Eighth Grade

2. Looking Ahead to High School

3. Why This Teacher Matters

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1. Finishing Eighth Grade

Begin by telling your teacher about your eighth-grade year.

Write a few sentences about how the middle school has gone, what you learned, how you changed, or what it has been like for you, things you did, band, choir, athletics, awards....

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2. Looking Ahead to High School

Next, tell your teacher what you are looking forward to in high school.

Write a few sentences about what you hope to do, learn, or experience.

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3. Why This Teacher Matters

Finally, explain why this teacher was one of your favorites.

Be specific. Mention a memory, a lesson, a kindness, or something the teacher did that made a difference to you.

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Closing

End with a polite closing such as:

Thank you,

Sincerely,

or

With appreciation,

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Then sign your name.

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Important:

Do not just write, “You were nice” or “You were fun.” Make your message personal by including real details.