Reading comprehension: letter to the editor
Why was this letter written and what does the writer want? In this language arts worksheet, children will read a protest letter and then answer questions about the letter's intent, the reasons given, the form of expression, and whether or not the argument will be effective. Then, children will gather notes and write a letter to the editor of their own.
READING | GRADE: 3rd
Skills
Analyzing writing, identifying key details, Organizing an argument, Point of view, Reading comprehension, Taking notes, writing to answer questionsCommon Core Standards: Grade 3 Reading: Informational Text, Grade 3 Reading: Foundational Skills, Grade 3 Writing
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.3.1, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.3.2, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.3.6, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.3.10, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.3.4, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.1, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.8
This worksheet originally published in English Made Easy Key Stage 2 for ages 8 to 9 by © Dorling Kindersley Limited.
