Writing Worksheet · Grades 7–9
Writing a Recommendation Letter Worksheet
A printable writing worksheet for grades 7-9 on writing a recommendation letter. Students learn how a formal recommendation letter praises a candidate’s qualities with a specific example, answer eight questions about the form, and plan their own. An illustration and complete answer key are included.
Subject
Writing
Grades
Grades 7–9
Skill Focus
Writing a Recommendation Letter, letters
Lesson Length
30 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
A recommendation letter is a formal letter that praises a candidate for a job, school, or award, describing their qualities with a specific example. This worksheet teaches the form and has students plan one, with an illustration.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box defines eight terms with examples. Section A has eight short-recall items. Section B on page 2 has four planning steps.
Page 3 is a complete answer key. The worksheet pairs well with the Writing a Cover Letter and Writing a Business Letter worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box and review the terms.
Answer the eight questions in Section A on page 1.
Plan your recommendation letter in Section B on page 2.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the Writing a Cover Letter Worksheet for more practice.
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Writing a Recommendation Letter Worksheet
A printable writing worksheet for grades 7-9 on writing a recommendation letter. Students learn how a formal recommendation letter praises a candidate’s qualities with a specific example, answer eight questions about the form, and plan their own. An illustration and complete answer key are included.
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