Activity: “Sincerely, from Me”

Inspired by Beverly Cleary’s Dear Mr. Henshaw

If your students could write a letter to anyone, who would it be?

After your students read Beverly Cleary’s Dear Mr. Henshaw, download this free printable “Sincerely, from Me” activity and have them write a letter to someone they want to know more about. Students can ask their person three questions and explain why they want to know.

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You can encourage students to write to someone who they’ve lost touch with. Watch fifth grade teacher Colby Sharp’s Book Talks video for more information on this approach (and for more ideas on using Dear Mr. Henshaw in your classroom).

How did your students’ letters turn out? If you’re able, please share them with the Scholastic Book Clubs community on Facebook and Instagram using the hashtag #ScholasticBookClubs.

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Dear Mr. Henshaw
by Beverly Cleary, illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky
Newbery Medal–Winning Classic by a Beloved Author

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Activity: “Sincerely, from Me”

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