This is a complete file for using the Great American Mail Race in the classroom. It includes letters to send to other teachers; a guide for students to follow to find and record school addresses and address envelopes; a basic friendly letter template; and a questionnaire for students to send to other schools to be returned. These files are in one zipped file and will open in Adobe. I have the same project in WORD files as well. I have loved using this activity with my 5th and 6th grade classes, but it could be adaptable for any grade level. It is a great writing and social studies activity.
~created by Miss J
5th and 6th grade Reading Teacher at USD 215 since 2005. Taught 2nd grade during my student teaching and college courses. Also teach a 5/6 enrichment (State Assessment skills) class each day.