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Hitting the Write Note: Writing a Proposal Lesson PlanHitting the Write Note: Writing a Proposal Lesson Plan
Publisher
California Department of Education
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Duration
3 days
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Direct Instruction
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Hitting the Write Note: Writing a Proposal

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To whom it may concern ... Scholars undergo the process of writing a letter to an authority figure. The lesson asks writers to compose a formal letter requesting a music therapy space. Pupils learn how to submit a project proposal to any group in power, such as a school board or government agency. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

formal writing, elements of music, proposals, music appreciation, mental health, social-emotional learning, types of writing, self-management

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Compare and contrast friendly/informal letter language and formal/business letter-writing language

Classroom Considerations

  • Fourth and final lesson in the integrated project called Changing One's Tune: A Music Therapy STEM Integrated Project
  • Use alone or in a unit
  • Requires instructors to sign up for a free account to view the whole lesson

Pros

  • Connects real-life experiences
  • Allows for individual or group work

Cons

  • None

Common Core

W.9-10.5 W.9-10.6 W.9-10.7

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