2.14 A, The student writes for a variety of audiences and purposes, and in various forms to record ideas and reflections.

2.15C Use basic capitalization and punctuation correctly such as capitalizing names and first letters in sentences, using periods, question marks, and exclamation points.

2.16 B; Write with more proficient spelling of regularly spelled patterns such as consonant-vowel-consonant(CVC). consonant-vowel consonant -silent e, and one -syllable words with blends.

2.17. B; compose complete sentences in written texts and use appropriate end punctuation.

2.18 D; Edit for appropriate grammer, spelling, punctuation, and features of polished writings.

Objectives 1; The student will,within a given context, produce an effective composition for a specific purpose.

Objective 2; The student will produce a piece of writing that demonstrates a command of the conventions of spelling, capitalization,punctuation,grammer, usage, and sentence structure.

To write and e-mail letters to our troops in Iraq to let them know we are thinking of them and that we appreciate what they are doing and to construct a wall hanging with our wishes for their safe return.

1. How do you feel about all the soldiers that are being sent to Iraq? Explain why

2.How can you make a soldier know that we are thinking of them while they are in Iraq?

3.What would you have to do or find where to go to to get information on helping a soldier know that you are thinking about them and their safety?

4. After you get addresses and e-mail addresses of soldiers what could you use to send them your thoughts and wishes?

5.Do you feel that by you writing or e-mailing letters to the soldiers could make a difference?

6. What do you think the U.S. should do to make the stay of a soldier in Iraq easier?

7. What other things can you make or do to send the soldiers in Iraq that will constantly remind them that we are thinking of them and that we care?

8. In your opinion what actions should the U.S. do to bring all the soldiers in Iraq back home and how has the movement been benificial to the U.S.?

1. Coordinate an interview for teachers on our campus that have someone they love in Iraq.

2.Collect other sites on the internet  that they will be able to learn more about our troops in Iraq.

3.  Select e-mail and adresses of soldiers in Iraq that they will be communicating to.

4.Write rough drafts of letters and e-mail letters and have it approved and edited before sending final draft.

5. Use Microsoft Word to write letters; use Microsoft outlook on the computer to send e-mails and use the post office to send the letters to the soldiers in Iraq.

6. Decide what else they can make or do besides the letters to let them know we care and appreciate what they are doing for us.

7. Construct chosen project and mail to the chosen soldiers in Iraq.

1. Synthesis: Coordinate an interview for teachers on our campus that have someone they love in Iraq.

2. Synthesis; Collect other sites on the internet that they will be able to learn more about our troops in Iraq.

3. Evaluation; Select an e-mail and addresses that they will be communicating to.

4. Analysis and Synthesis; Write rough drafts of letters and e-mail letters and have them approved and edit before sending final draft.

5.Application; Construct a grapic organizer to chart the characteristics of what is good citizenship;Use Microsoft Word to write letters; use Microsoft Outlook on the computer to send e-mails, and use the post office to send the letters to the soldiers in Iraq.

6.Evaluation; Decide what else they can make or do besides the letters to let them know we care and appreciate what they are doing for us.

7.Evaluation; Construct chosen project and mail to the chosen soldiers in Iraq.

1. Anchor activity-- Discussion on Character Pillar on being a good citizen and who do you consider a good citizen. They chose to write letters, send e-mails and construct a wish quilt.

2. Learning centers-- Computer center for e-mailing and using Microsoft Word for letters. Sewing center for making wish quilt. Care package center for organizing items being sent.

3. Flexiable grouping-- They will choose their own group to work with.

4. Graphic organizer-- Make a chart to organize groups, To chart Characteristics of a good citizen, and to chart activities they chose to do and send to the troops.

1. Outlook for e-mailing

2. Microsoft Word to write letters

3. Internet

4. printer

5. e-mail address for e-mail letters q.cardenas@us.armymi/

6.addresses for letters ssg Cardenas, Quirino

                                          TF31 CSH

                                          Camp Bucca

                                          APO AE 09375

  and addressPFC Lawtum

                         C-Co, 2-4 Inf

                         Unit #40507

                         Fob Falcon

                        Apo, Ae 09361-2507

1.Post Office to mail letters and quilt to soldiers.

2. Addresses and e-mail addresses of soldiers

3. Stamps

4. Materials for Wish Quilt