Exploring Language

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First, read Tolkien's letter carefully and then choose the answers to the 4 basic question for unlocking a letter:

Who has written the letter?
Who was the intended recipient of the letter?
When was the letter written?
Why was the letter written?

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Thinking about the letter as a whole, choose the phrase that best describes the general tone of this letter.

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Choose from the drop-down menus to show what Tolkien's language choices reveal about his attitudes towards Christmas, and his sons.

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What does this letter suggest about the relationship between Tolkien and his sons?
Choose all the statements you feel apply.

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This letter is typical of the time it was written.

A series of tasks using some basic questions to help learners focus their analysis of letters on specific language features used in letters

Exploring Language

First, read Tolkien's letter carefully and then choose the answers to the 4 basic question for unlocking a letter: Who has written the letter? Who was the intended recipient of the letter? When was the letter written? Why was the letter written?

Thinking about the letter as a whole, choose the phrase that best describes the general tone of this letter.

Choose from the drop-down menus to show what Tolkien's language choices reveal about his attitudes towards Christmas, and his sons.

What does this letter suggest about the relationship between Tolkien and his sons? Choose all the statements you feel apply.

This letter is typical of the time it was written.

First, read Tolkien's letter carefully and then choose the answers to the 4 basic question for unlocking a letter:

Who has written the letter?
Who was the intended recipient of the letter?
When was the letter written?
Why was the letter written?

What does this letter suggest about the relationship between Tolkien and his sons?
Choose all the statements you feel apply.