Dear Teacher Letter Activity
Name:
Date:
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ELA SETSS • Letter Project Guide
Dear Teacher: Letter Directions & Guide
Your Mission: Welcome to ELA SETSS! You are going to write me a letter so I can get to know you, understand how you learn best, and support your goals this year. Read the guide below, then turn to Page 2 to write your letter.
What to Include in Your Letter (3 Easy Parts)
1 All About You
- Your name & preferred nickname
- Your favorite hobbies & activities
- Your favorite snacks
- Your favorite school subject
- Your favorite book or types of stories
Paragraph 1
2 Helping You Succeed
- How you learn best in class
- What helps you focus (quiet space, examples, breaks)
- What frustrates you or feels hard
- What I can do when you get stuck
Paragraph 2
3 Your SETSS Goals
- What you want to accomplish in ELA this year
- Skills you want to improve (reading, writing, vocabulary)
- What will make this a great year for you
Paragraph 3 & Closing
Helpful Sentence Starters (Use these if you need ideas!)
• "My name is..., but you can call me..."
• "When I learn best, the teacher usually..."
• "In my free time, I really love to..."
• "Something that makes learning hard for me is..."
• "My all-time favorite snack is..."
• "When I get stuck on writing or reading, it helps if..."
• "A book or story I actually liked was..."
• "My biggest goal for ELA SETSS this school year is..."
Friendly Letter Reminders
Write the date in the top right
Start with: Dear [Teacher],
Sign off: Sincerely, [Name]
Keep this page side-by-side to guide your writing Turn to Page 2 to write your letter → Page 1 of 2
Student Name:
Date:
Page 2: Your Letter
Date:
Dear ,
Choose a closing:
Sincerely, From, Best, Your student,
Signature:
Print Name:
Math Journey Letter Activity
Name:
Date:
Class / Period:
Math SETSS • Welcome Activity
Dear Math Teacher: All About Me
Your Mission: Welcome to Math SETSS! Math can feel fun, challenging, or a mix of both. Write me a letter so I can understand who you are, how your math mind works, and what tools help you succeed. Review the guide below, then turn to Page 2 to write your letter.
What to Include in Your Letter (3 Easy Parts)
1 All About You
- Your name & preferred nickname
- Your favorite hobbies & games
- Your favorite snack
- Your favorite subject in school
- A favorite book, movie, or activity
Paragraph 1
2 Your Math Brain
- How you honestly feel about math
- What helps (step-by-step models, calculators, visuals, extra time)
- What feels tricky or frustrating
- How I can help when you get stuck
Paragraph 2
3 Your Math Goals
- What you want to conquer in math this year
- Skills you want to master (word problems, algebra, fractions)
- What will make this year feel like a win
Paragraph 3 & Closing
Helpful Math Sentence Starters (Pick any that fit you!)
• "My name is..., but I like to be called..."
• "When it comes to math, I usually feel..."
• "Outside of school, I spend time doing..."
• "Something that makes math easier for me is..."
• "My absolute favorite snack is..."
• "When I get stuck on a tough problem, I need..."
• "A math tool that helps me most is..."
• "My biggest goal for Math SETSS this year is..."
Friendly Letter Reminders
Write the date in the top right
Start with: Dear [Teacher],
Sign off: Sincerely, [Name]
Keep this page side-by-side to guide your writing Turn to Page 2 to write your letter → Page 1 of 2
Student Name:
Date:
Page 2: Your Letter
Date:
Dear ,
Choose a closing:
Sincerely, From, Best, Your student,
Signature:
Print Name: