Lesson 29: Writing a Short Message
✍️ WRITING (40 Lessons) •
🟣 D. Functional Writing
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Objective
I can write a short message with a greeting,
one clear sentence, polite words, and my name at the end.
Materials
- Sharpened pencil
- Eraser
- Ruled paper (primary lines preferred)
Mini-lesson — Short messages that sound friendly
A short message is quick, clear, and kind. It usually has four simple parts:
Hi, a clear line, a closing, and your name.
Start with a greeting
- Use Hi or Hello.
- Add a name: Hi Mom, Hello Mr. Lee.
Write one clear sentence
- Keep it short and easy to read.
- Say what you need in a calm way.
Use polite words
- Please and thank you help your message sound kind.
- Kind words make people want to help.
Close and sign
- Use Thanks or Love.
- Write your name at the end.
Quick reminder:
greeting • one clear sentence • polite words • name
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Guided Practice — Message words warm-up
Choose 3 sentences from the Trace menu and copy them neatly on paper.
Then use the Tracing Pad to practice words, sentences, and marks.
Drag & Drop — Put the message in order
Each set has five lines from one short message:
greeting, message, important detail, closing, and name.
Drag the lines into the best order.
Hi Mom,
I am staying at school.
We finish at 3:30.
See you soon,
Sam
Hi Dad,
I am at the library.
I will read with Mia.
Love,
Lena
Hi Mom,
I am safe with Grandma.
We are baking cookies.
Love,
Noah
Hi Dad,
I am at soccer practice.
Practice ends at 5.
See you later,
Omar
Hi Mom,
I am sleeping over at Mia's.
We will eat dinner and play.
Love,
Ella
Quick Check — Writing a short message
Answer each question about greetings, clear sentences, and signing your name.
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