Level 1 • Lesson 27 — Writing a thank-you note

Objective

I can write a short thank-you note with a greeting, message, and closing.

Materials

Short, sharpened pencil
Eraser
Ruled paper or a small note card
Tracing Pad (below)
Crayons or colored pencils

Mini-lesson — Parts of a thank-you note

A thank-you note is a short message you write to tell someone you are thankful.

Most thank-you notes have three main parts:

Greeting: A kind hello at the top.
Example: Dear Mom,
Thank-you message: One or two short sentences that say what you are thankful for and sometimes why.
Example: Thank you for making my birthday special.
Closing: A kind word and your name at the end.
Example: Love, Sam

You can write thank-you notes for many things: a gift, a favor, help, or kindness.

When you write a thank-you note, remember:

Start the greeting and sentences with capital letters.
Use kind words like "Thank you" and "I am thankful for".
Use spaces between your words and end sentences with a period or exclamation mark.

A thank-you note does not need to be long. It just needs to be clear, true, and kind.

Picture strip: "A simple thank-you note"

Guided Practice — Plan one thank-you note

Use the Tracing Pad to warm up with thank-you words. Then write your own thank-you note on paper.

Choose a person: Who will get your thank-you note? (For example: Mom, Dad, a friend, a teacher, a coach, or a neighbor.)
Trace thank-you words: On the Tracing Pad, choose words like thank, gift, help, kind, or friend and trace them slowly.
Plan with your voice: Say out loud:
- what you are thankful for, and
- why you are thankful.
Write on paper: On your ruled paper, write:
- a greeting line (Dear + name),
- one or two short thank-you sentences,
- a closing with your name.
Add a tiny picture: Draw a small heart, smile, flower, or another kind symbol next to your note.
Check your work: Did you tell what you are thankful for? Did you use capitals, spaces, and punctuation?

The Tracing Pad is only for warm-up. Your finished thank-you note must be written on your paper.

Tracing Pad

Lines Trace

Pen

Drag & Drop — Put the thank-you notes in order

Each set shows three lines from a short thank-you note: a greeting, a thank-you message, and a closing. Drag the lines into the best order.

On the device:
For each note, drag the three lines into the boxes so they are in note order: greeting at the top, thank-you message in the middle, closing at the end.

On paper:
Choose three finished thank-you notes and copy all three lines on your ruled paper in your best handwriting.

Dear Mom, Thank you for making my birthday special. Love, Sam

Dear Teacher, Thank you for helping me learn this year. From, Mia

Dear friend, Thank you for playing with me at recess. From, Max

Dear Neighbor, Thank you for watering our plants. From, Leo

Dear Coach, Thank you for teaching our team and cheering for us. From, Sara

Quick Check — Writing a thank-you note

Answer each question about thank-you notes. This is a gentle 10-question check.

What is a thank-you note?

A list of toys you want A short note to tell someone you are thankful A story about your whole year

What three parts does a thank-you note need?

Greeting, list, and math problem Question, answer, and picture only Greeting, thank-you message, and closing

Which line is a greeting?

Dear Grandma, Thank you for the gift. From, Sam

Which line is a thank-you message?

Dear friend, Thank you for helping me with my homework. From, Leo

Which line is a closing?

Thank you for the game. Dear Coach, From, Sara

When is a good time to write a thank-you note?

When someone gives you a gift or helps you When you are angry at someone When you do not want to talk to anyone

Which sentence uses capital letters correctly?

dear mom, thank you for the book. Dear Mom, thank you for the book. dear mom, Thank You For The Book.

Why are spaces important in a thank-you note?

They make the line very long They hide the words They help the reader see each word clearly

What should you do after you finish your thank-you note?

Read it and check capitals, spaces, and punctuation Throw it away and start again Fold it without reading it

What is a good goal for this lesson?

Write a long story with no stops Write one short, kind thank-you note Only draw a picture and never write words

Assessment (parent/teacher)

Can explain that thank-you notes use a greeting, message, and closing Orders most drag-and-drop thank-you notes correctly Writes one short thank-you note with clear ideas Uses capitals, spaces, and punctuation correctly in most lines

Exit ticket (student)

😀 I can write a kind thank-you note by myself. 🙂 I can write a thank-you note, but I want more practice. 😅 Writing a thank-you note still feels a bit tricky.

Next time I will…

Tell what I am thankful for and why Check my greeting, message, and closing Read my note before I give it to someone

Lesson 27: Writing a thank-you note