Writing

: Pen Pal

Approach: Station

568k

Resources: Letter from Sali, photograph of Sali.

Questions / instructions:
Sali is wanting a Pen Pal. Read Sali's letter,
then write a letter back on the next page.

Try to make your letter interesting for Sali to read.

% responses

Sali's Letter

Appropriateness to audience: e.g. simple sentences

very good
good
moderate
inappropriate

5
32
55
8

26
55
17
2

Inclusion of personal information:

substantial
some
little/none

16
38
46

39
40
21

Clarity of expression: makes sense

very good
good
moderate
not clear

5
37
49
9

23
60
15
2

Total score:

7–8
5–6
3–4
0–2

5
25
33
37

24
44
26
6

Commentary:
About two thirds of year 8 students, and about one third of year 4 students produced letters which had several positive features.