A helpful link with the format of a business letter can be found here.
Look at the first example of a letter here.
The letter will be started in class and will be finished for homework. The minimum length is 15 complete sentences....there is no maximum. It may be printed at home, or neatly written in ink. This should be in final draft form, so yes, it should be edited and most of you will have to do a second draft. Remember, I'm like your boss, you are a new hire, and this is your first impression.
Here are some possible things you might want to include in a letter:
- Who your favorite English teacher was, and what was it about their teaching style that you found worked really well with you.
- Do you love to read and write, or is it really laborious and tedious for you.
- What kind of books do you like to read, and what kind of writing do you like to do?
- What do you hope to get out of this year in English class?
- What does an English teacher need to know about you?
- What are your educational and/or life goals?
- How far do you want to go in your education?
- What are some of your good/bad student habits?
- Are there any personal factors that affect your life as a student (positively or negatively) that you think a teacher would find helpful to know about you?
- Do you like school? Why or why not?
- What are some of your questions or concerns about class or school that have been on your mind?
