In a correspondence class, students were asked to name a hero or heroine and list their qualities. Many named parents or grandparents, and the teacher wrote letters telling them what the students had said about them. The letter was to convey the student's respect and appreciation, something they often find difficult to do in person. (JOW)

A business teacher teachers students to write letters of praise and appreciation to develop leadership skills, strengthen relationships, and envision personal and professional success for their peers. (SK)

The authors discuss how to write an effective, persuasive letter to an elected official. They encourage business communications instructors to promote letter writing to their students as a means of political activism. (CH)

Discusses the historical significance of letters to the editor. Suggests guidelines to teach students the skill of writing letters to the editor as a constructive method of sharing views. Asserts that this kind of letter writing encourages participation in the democratic process. (MS)