Letter+Writing-Pen+Pals

**Letter writing**  is a wonderful way to engage students’ interest in writing. Why not capitalize on this? Providing your students with the opportunity to correspond with pen pals can be the perfect way to spark their interest!

It is important to guide your students through their initial letters. Once a friendship is formed, students will gain a strong purpose for their writing. If you are looking for ways to integrate technology ePals may be the way to go. ePals is an amazing network that connects classrooms across the globe. Your students could have pen pals right here in the United States or on the other side of the world. ePals is also a great tool for social studies teachers to integrate writing while students gain appreciation for new cultures.

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