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Gratitude Letter Writing

At a stargazing night, Isla, Freya and Manaia share blankets and look for constellations. Freya has brought a warm flask of cocoa for everyone. Read the example, then plan and write a thoughtful thank-you letter of your own.

Read a thank-you letter

Kia ora Freya, Thank you for bringing the flask of cocoa to our stargazing night. It warmed my hands while we searched for the Southern Cross. I also liked how you made sure there was enough for everyone. Your thoughtfulness made the evening feel cosy and welcoming. Ngā mihi, Isla

1.In the example, what is Isla thanking Freya for?

2.Which detail explains why Freya's kindness mattered to Isla?

The cocoa warmed Isla's hands while she searched for the Southern Cross.
Freya taught Isla how to make cocoa.
The flask helped them see more stars.

3.Match each letter part to its job.

Kia ora Freya,
Thank you for bringing the flask...
It warmed my hands...
Ngā mihi, Isla

Opening and reason for writing
Closing and signature
A detail explaining why it mattered
Greeting

4.True or false: A strong thank-you letter names the kind action and explains why it mattered.

Plan your own letter

Think of someone who has helped you, shared something, or made you feel welcome. You can write about a real kind action or choose a helpful person from an imagined stargazing night.

5.Who will receive your letter, and what kind thing did they do?

6.Write one specific detail that will help your reader remember the moment. Where were you, or what happened?

7.Choose a warm greeting for your letter and write it here. You could use “Kia ora …,” or “Dear …,”.

8.Finish the sentence with a reason: “Your kindness mattered to me because …”

9.Write your complete gratitude letter. Include a greeting, what you are thankful for, a specific detail, why it mattered, a closing, and your name. Check capitals and full stops.

10.Reread your letter. Tick each feature you included: a greeting; a clear thank-you; a specific detail; a sentence about why it mattered; a closing and your name.