Local Heroes: Writing Prompts by Jessica Macintosh https://padlet.com/jessica2019macintosh/i5crpekosk2g0ur5 Below you will find writing prompts that may help direct your postcard. Feel free to post a prompt if you'd like! en-us 2022-01-10 18:16:48 UTC 2023-12-28 12:59:11 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/446069957/0d90d53c35c82826015dc931bd2f41bd/Screen_Shot_2022_01_10_at_1_19_38_PM.png Here are some opening remarks you can use: jessica2019macintosh https://padlet.com/jessica2019macintosh/i5crpekosk2g0ur5/wish/1984492244 Dear
Hello
Hi
Greetings
Good evening
Good morning

]]> 2022-01-10 18:26:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica2019macintosh/i5crpekosk2g0ur5/wish/1984492244 Tips for opening your Postcard jessica2019macintosh https://padlet.com/jessica2019macintosh/i5crpekosk2g0ur5/wish/1984501899 When opening your postcard it is always nice to make an opening remark to your reader as a greeting. 

e.g.: Dear Frontline hero,
I would like to address this letter to you as a thank you for all of your handwork during the pandemic.

]]> 2022-01-10 18:30:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica2019macintosh/i5crpekosk2g0ur5/wish/1984501899 Here are some examples of final remarks you can use: jessica2019macintosh https://padlet.com/jessica2019macintosh/i5crpekosk2g0ur5/wish/1984502893 Thinking of you.
Stay safe
Warm regards.
Warm wishes.
Best.
Thank you.
Thank you for inspiring me.
Thank you for keeping me safe.]]> 2022-01-10 18:31:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica2019macintosh/i5crpekosk2g0ur5/wish/1984502893 Tips for ending your Postcard jessica2019macintosh https://padlet.com/jessica2019macintosh/i5crpekosk2g0ur5/wish/1984504519 When finishing your postcard it is always nice to make a final remark to your reader followed by a signature of your name.

e.g.: Thank you for keeping me safe,
Jessica

]]> 2022-01-10 18:31:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica2019macintosh/i5crpekosk2g0ur5/wish/1984504519 Tips for writing the body of your postcard. jessica2019macintosh https://padlet.com/jessica2019macintosh/i5crpekosk2g0ur5/wish/1984521940 When writing your postcard try to keep the following tips in mind:
1) Who is the audience of your postcard?
2) What message do you intend to transmit via your postcard?
3) Why are you sending this postcard (what is your goal)?]]> 2022-01-10 18:39:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica2019macintosh/i5crpekosk2g0ur5/wish/1984521940 Here is an example of a body of a postcard: jessica2019macintosh https://padlet.com/jessica2019macintosh/i5crpekosk2g0ur5/wish/1984529872 I want to take this opportunity to thank you. You have worked so hard throughout this pandemic to care for those who have fallen sick. You are a testament to the true beauty of humankind. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for showing up every day despite the fears I am sure you have faced. We are so lucky to have a nurse like you in our city. You are our hero. 

1) Audience: nurse
2) Message: a thank you
3) Goal: a positive message of acknowledgement. ]]> 2022-01-10 18:43:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica2019macintosh/i5crpekosk2g0ur5/wish/1984529872 Tips for linking words jessica2019macintosh https://padlet.com/jessica2019macintosh/i5crpekosk2g0ur5/wish/1984533829 If you are looking for ways to link your ideas you can use something called a linking word. In the example below, the word, moreover, is used to link two ideas together.

e.g.: It must be scary seeing so much pain and loss. Moreover, I can't imagine what it's like to work without a break. ]]> 2022-01-10 18:45:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica2019macintosh/i5crpekosk2g0ur5/wish/1984533829 Here are some examples of linking words: jessica2019macintosh https://padlet.com/jessica2019macintosh/i5crpekosk2g0ur5/wish/1984540198 Moreover
Furthermore
Additionally
Consequently 
Without a doubt
Above all

]]> 2022-01-10 18:48:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica2019macintosh/i5crpekosk2g0ur5/wish/1984540198 Extended list of linking Words jessica2019macintosh https://padlet.com/jessica2019macintosh/i5crpekosk2g0ur5/wish/1984551162 Check out this google docs to find more linking words]]> 2022-01-10 18:53:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica2019macintosh/i5crpekosk2g0ur5/wish/1984551162 Looking for inspiration for your postcard? jessica2019macintosh https://padlet.com/jessica2019macintosh/i5crpekosk2g0ur5/wish/1984563645 Read about how the pandemic is affecting health care workers]]> 2022-01-10 18:59:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica2019macintosh/i5crpekosk2g0ur5/wish/1984563645 Looking for inspiration for your postcard? jessica2019macintosh https://padlet.com/jessica2019macintosh/i5crpekosk2g0ur5/wish/1984566305 Read about how the pandemic is affecting small and local businesses ]]> 2022-01-10 19:00:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica2019macintosh/i5crpekosk2g0ur5/wish/1984566305 📹 jessica2019macintosh https://padlet.com/jessica2019macintosh/i5crpekosk2g0ur5/wish/1984574576 Here is a little overview video of what you will find on this padlet!]]> 2022-01-10 19:04:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica2019macintosh/i5crpekosk2g0ur5/wish/1984574576 jessica2019macintosh https://padlet.com/jessica2019macintosh/i5crpekosk2g0ur5/wish/1984639201 2022-01-10 19:36:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica2019macintosh/i5crpekosk2g0ur5/wish/1984639201