Write a letter making a request of someone you have a relationship with using the same verse style as “Dear Jordan.” Your letter should do all of the following:
Identify your relationship with the person you are writing to.
Identify what you are asking of this person.
Identify the emotion you feel toward the person you are writing to.
Include at least 12–15 lines.
Grading Criteria: EFFORT and COMPLETION
Consider adding:
2 similes ("like two starts")
1 sight imagery ("burning up")
1 symbol ("stealing sun")
1 purposeful slang ("slash with me")
1 purposeful grammar mistake ("i am empty")
make it look like a kid wrote and 12 lines
Dear Mom,
You are the brightest light in my life
Like a shining star in the night
Your love and guidance steadies my course
And makes everything feel just right
I want to ask a favor of you
To help me with my homework tonight
I struggle with math like a lost duck
But with your help, I know I'll take flight
I feel so grateful to have you here
You make me feel complete and free
Your love is like a shield that protects me
From all that I cannot see
Please, Mom, help me with my sums
I am empty with confusion and fear
But with you by my side, I know I'll be fine
And that my mind will become clear
Thank you for being the best mom
I could ever ask for, I love you so
You are my rock, my strength, my sun
Together, we'll always grow
Love,
Your Little One
make it look like a kid wrote it
Dear Mom,
You are the bestest mom ever
I love you more than candy
Can you help me with my math, pretty please?
I'm feeling lost and dandy
I get confused with numbers
They're like aliens in my brain
But with your superhero powers,
I know I'll get them slain
You're like my superwoman
Fighting off all my fears
With you by my side, I feel like a superhero
Defeating all my math tears
Please Mom, steal the sun for me
And shine your light on my math
Together, we'll slash through the numbers
And cut them in half
I love you to the moon and back
And all the way to Mars
You're my best friend forever
And my bright, shining star
Love,
Your Little Math Warrior