Letter to My Future Self

12th GradeELA45 min

aligned to Ccss Ccss.ela-literacy.w.11-12.10

Learning Objective

I can compose a letter to my future self that reflects on my current aspirations, values, and predictions.

Lesson Flow

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7 min

Transitions Creative Activity: Write a letter to your future-self with Anita Kate Garai

Little Green Pig

Guided Notes

9 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • This activity involves writing a letter to your future self that you will open in five years.

  • Paragraph two of your letter should focus on how you're feeling about going to secondary school, what you'll miss about primary school, and what you're excited or nervous about.

  • In paragraph four, give your future self some advice, reflect on what you've learned about yourself, and consider what you hope will have changed or stayed the same.

Practice

14 min

9 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Write a short paragraph to your future self, to be read in five years. Include one aspiration you have for yourself, one value that is important to you, and one prediction about your life in the future.

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