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You may want to start this lesson by having students write a sample letter as a group or by brainstorming topics that could go into the letter. Don’t give them so much information, however, that they just end up copying your
letter. If time allows, ask for volunteers to read their letters to the class.

Managing the classroom environment: Sharing writing
You will have to judge your adult students’ willingness to share their writing. Although it can be rewarding, it should not be required.

 

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Write a letter to Tom and Mary Miller. First, tell them about the advantages and disadvantages of homeownership. Next, give them your advice on buying a home.

Dear Tom and Mary,

I understand that you may buy a house. My family and I recently bought our home and we are very happy here.

We have plans to paint some of the rooms and to renovate the upstairs bathroom. We have put in a garden and have planted trees. It gives us peace of mind to know that our housing costs will remain stable and that we will get tax benefits as a result of homeownership.

However, a lot of responsibility comes with homeownership. Our monthly payments are slightly more than what we were paying for rent, and we have to pay property tax and homeowner’s insurance. We also need to maintain the property ourselves. If we ever transferred to another city because of our jobs, we would have to sell the house.

We worked hard to save money for the down payment. There were a lot of steps to go through in applying for a mortgage loan. But we think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. Everything has worked out well. We think buying your own home would be a good decision for you, too.

Sincerely,



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