As the year progresses, there is always a vast improvement in their writing. This encourages students to write with meaning, to write with a sense of purpose. My students know that not only is someone actually going to read their letter, but also respond to it. Pen pal letters also provide an avenue to create better writers via an authentic audience. So far, we have exchanged letters and videos, and plan on much more collaboration throughout the school year, including a Skype session. This year, I took advantage of Skype in the Classroom and connected with a class in Spain. My classes have connected with other classes as close as Georgia and as far away as Russia. It gives your students a chance to see a world outside of their walls. Whether the class you connect with is in another state or another country, it serves the same purpose. Pen pal letters provide the opportunity to break down classroom walls.
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