a Marci McGowan     H. W. Mountz School         Spring Lake, NJ
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~ Thank You, Mom! ~

Our class wrote thank you letters to their moms for all the wonderful things  they do.  We've put our illustrated letters into an online book and hope you'll enjoy reading them!  Click the heart icon.gif (221 bytes) to start reading our book.

~ Mrs. McGowan,  May 2005

* Here's a  4-square graphic organizer we used to plan the letters.
 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dear Mommy,

 Thank you for driving me to swimming lessons, for reading books to me, and for buying me tap shoes.  Most of all, thank you for all the hugs and kisses.

 Love,
Samantha

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Dear Mommy, 

     Thank you for giving me toys, making good food, and taking me places.  Most of all, thank you for your hugs and love.

Love,
Noah

 

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Dear Mom,

 Thank you for buying me toys, for making my bed, and for giving me food.  Most of all, thank you for taking care of me.

Love,
Samuel

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Dear Mom, 

     Thank you for bringing us the jumping castle.  Thank you for getting me fish and giving me the toy rocket.  Most of all, thank you for loving me.

 Love,
Andy

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Dear Mom, 

     Thank you for buying me toys, helping me with work, and making lunches for me.  Most of all, thanks for loving me. 

Love,
Brendan

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Dear Mommy, 

     Thank you for buying me toys, for giving me my pool, and for helping me do homework.  Most of all, thank you for cooking my favorite food.

Love,
Emma

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Dear Mommy, 

     Thank you for loving me, for making good food, and for giving me hugs.  Most of all, thank you for giving me kisses.

Love,
Leigh Ann

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Dear Mommy,

   Thank you for buying stuffed animals for me, for making my bed, and for buying toys for me.  Most of all, thanks for cooking the best spaghetti.

Love, 
Jonathan



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Dear Mommy,

      Thank you for reading to me, for tucking me in bed, and for buying me clothes.  Most of all, thank you for taking care of me.

 Love,
Cecelia

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Dear Mommy, 

     Thank you for helping me do projects, for buying toys for me, and for cleaning my room with me.  Most of all, thanks for taking care of me.

Love,
Lydia



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Dear Mommy,               

     Thank you for buying me toys, for helping me do my homework, and for cooking me dinner.  Best of all, thank you for loving me. 

Love,
Jessica

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Dear Mom,

     Thank you for helping me with my homework, for buying me clothes, and for helping me read.  Most of all, thank you for adopting me.

Love,
Leah

 

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Dear Mom, 

      Thank you for my cat and dog, for reading to me, and for helping me a lot.  Most of all, thank you for loving me. 

Love,
Erin


 

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Here's a graphic organizer that shows a plan for the writing.


 

This is the final draft.



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