STEP 3
Organize Ideas
Answer the following questions about the note you chose or wrote
above.
above.
Who do you want to write a thank-you letter to?
Kevin Kim, a friend in my class.
Why did you choose this person?
To thank him〔her〕 for
being a great basketball coach and a good
friend
.
What kind of difficulties did you go through?
I felt like
I was responsible for our team’s loss at the match
when
my
teammates criticized and blamed me
. I became so discouraged that
I thought I’d never play basketball again
.
How did he 〔she〕 help or inspire you?
I could
but
regain my courage
when he〔she〕
took me out to practice,
giving me helpful tips on how to improve my skills
. His〔Her〕
encouraging words
really helped me realize that I’m not
a bad player
but
one with potential
.
What would you like to suggest to him〔her〕 to show your appreciation?
I wonder if〔whether〕
he’d like to have lunch with me this weekend
.