protest- to say or to show that you do not like something boycott- to refuse to buy things from a company until conditions are changed fasting- a peaceful.

Cesar ChavezMarch 31, 1927-April 22, 1993

Vocabulary

protest- to say or to show that you do not like something

boycott- to refuse to buy things from a company until conditions are changed

fasting- a peaceful way to protest by not eating food

strike- when a group of workers stop working until conditions are changed

migrant worker- people who move around the country harvesting seasonal crops

union- a group of workers who join together to seek fair treatment and better pay

ChavezBelieved farm workers

should have better pay, treatment, and housing

Created the National Farm Workers Association (NFWA)

He dedicated his life to fighting for migrant farm workers rights

Protest (ex. Chavez led a march from Delano to Sacramento, California to bring attention to the demands of farm workers.)

Boycott (ex. Chavez convinced other states and countries to stop buying crops until farmers received better treatment.)

Strike (ex. Farmers stopped harvesting crops until they received better treatment.)

Fasting (ex. Chavez fasted for 36 days to bring attention to health hazards farm workers are exposed to by coming in contact with pesticides.)

Nonviolent Ways to Fight

A State HolidayChavez’s birthday is an official state holiday in eight states. California is one of them. Cesar Chavez Day promotes service to the community in honor of Chavez's life and work. This day is celebrated on March 31st or the appropriate Monday or Friday nearest that date.

Video: http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/freemovies/cesarchavez

Cesar Chavez Day

Assignment

• Letter has a heading with address and date

• Letter has an appropriate salutation

• Body of letter has at least 5 sentences and 3 facts about Cesar Chavez

• Letter has appropriate indentions, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling

• Letter has appropriate closing

You will write a letter to a friend about Cesar Chavez.

Requirements:

Writing a Friendly Letter

HeadingThe heading includes your address and the date.

Write the heading in the upper right-hand corner, about 1” from the top of the page

Line up the leading edges, STOP at the margin line

34 Willow Way

Lincoln, RI 02865

October 1, 2002

Heading

SalutationUsually begins with the word “Dear” and is followed by the person’s name.

Place a comma after the person’s name.

Leave one blank line after the heading.

Write the salutation at the left-hand margin.

34 Willow Way

Lincoln, RI 02865

October 1, 2002

Dear Jen,

Salutation Skip one line Skip two lines

BodyThe thoughts and ideas you want to share.

Skip one line after the salutation, then single space

Indent each new paragraph. Keep paragraphs short for easy reading.

34 Willow Way

Lincoln, RI 02865

October 1, 2002

Dear Jen,

Body

How are you doing? It’s been a long time since we

talked. I hope you are well.

What is new with you? I’ve been doing a lot of new

activities. My band is playing a gig this Saturday,

actually. We’re pretty good; I think it’s going to be a good

show. I’m very excited!

School has been going well, too. My new students

are very nice, and very smart. I think we’re

going to have a fun year.

I hope to hear from you soon!

Skip one line

ClosingSkip one line, indent twice.Capitalize only the first word.Follow with a commaCommon closing words:Love, Sincerely,Your friend, Respectfully,Regards, Yours truly,

34 Willow Way

Lincoln, RI 02865

October 1, 2002

Dear Jen,

How are you doing? It’s been a long time

since we talked. I hope you are well.

What is new with you? I’ve been doing a lot of

new activities. My band is playing a gig this Saturday,

actually. We’re pretty good; I think it’s going to be a good

show. I’m very excited!

School has been going well, too. My new

students are very nice, and very smart. I think we’re

going to have a fun year.

I hope to hear from you soon!

Sincerely,

34 Willow Way

Lincoln, RI 02865

October 1, 2002

Dear Jen,

How are you doing? It’s been a long time

since we talked. I hope you are well.

What is new with you? I’ve been doing a lot of

new activities. My band is playing a gig this Saturday,

actually. We’re pretty good; I think it’s going to be a good

show. I’m very excited!

School has been going well, too. My new

students are very nice, and very smart. I think we’re

going to have a fun year.

I hope to hear from you soon!

34 Willow Way

Lincoln, RI 02865

October 1, 2002

Dear Jen,

How are you doing? It’s been a long time since we

talked. I hope you are well.

What is new with you? I’ve been doing a lot of new

activities. My band is playing a gig this Saturday,

actually. We’re pretty good; I think it’s going to be a good

show. I’m very excited!

School has been going well, too. My new students

are very nice, and very smart. I think we’re

going to have a fun year.

I hope to hear from you soon!

Sincerely,

SignatureJake

Post Script (P.S.)A postscript is an afterthought that you write at the end of the letter.

P.S. stand for the Latin words post (“after”) and script (“writing”).

Skip one line after your signature, then write “P.S. - ” at the margin.

34 Willow Way

Lincoln, RI 02865

October 1, 2002

Dear Jen,

How are you doing? It’s been a long time

since we talked. I hope you are well.

What is new with you? I’ve been doing a lot of

new activities. My band is playing a gig this Saturday,

actually. We’re pretty good; I think it’s going to be a good

show. I’m very excited!

School has been going well, too. My new

students are very nice, and very smart. I think we’re

going to have a fun year.

I hope to hear from you soon!

Sincerely,

Jake

34 Willow WayLincoln, RI 02865October 1, 2002

Dear Jen,

How are you doing? It’s been a long time since we talked. I hope you are well.

What is new with you? I’ve been doing a lot of new activities. My band is playing a gig this Saturday, actually. We’re pretty good; I think it’s going to be a good show. I’m very excited!

School has been going well, too. My new students are very nice, and very smart. I think we’re going to have a fun year.

I hope to hear from you soon!

Sincerely,

34 Willow WayLincoln, RI 02865October 1, 2002

Dear Jen,

How are you doing? It’s been a long time since we talked. I hope you are well.

What is new with you? I’ve been doing a lot of new activities. My band is playing a gig this Saturday, actually. We’re pretty good; I think it’s going to be a good show. I’m very excited!

School has been going well, too. My new students are very nice, and very smart. I think we’re going to have a fun year.

I hope to hear from you soon!

34 Willow WayLincoln, RI 02865October 1, 2002

Dear Jen,

Sincerely,

JakeP.S. P.S. – Be sure to send me a picture of your new cat!

How are you doing? It’s been a long time since we

talked. I hope you are well.

What is new with you? I’ve been doing a lot of new

activities. My band is playing a gig this Saturday,

actually. We’re pretty good; I think it’s going to be a good

show. I’m very excited!

School has been going well, too. My new students

are very nice, and very smart. I think we’re

going to have a fun year.

I hope to hear from you soon!

References

Encyclopedia of World Biography http://www.notablebiographies.com/Ch-Co/Ch-vez-C-sar.html

Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C%C3%A9sar_Ch%C3%A1vez

Cesar E. Chavez Foundation http://www.cesarechavezfoundation.org/_cms.php?code=001007000000000

California State University, Sacramento http://imet.csus.edu/imet4/jackiec/Portfolio/EDTE251_WebsiteCesarChavez/3lessons.html

Internet4Classrooms http://www.internet4classrooms.com/grade_level_help/write_friendly_letter_language_arts_third_3rd_grade.htm