Grade 2 • Lesson 23: Picture Study — The Letter Carrier
Observation & Story Composition
Picture Study: Observation & Inquiry
Study the picture carefully before you write.
Look at the postman sorting letters on the stone steps, the leather mailbag, the brother and sister waiting, and the sunny city street in the background.
Write a question and its complete answer about two things you see in the picture:
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2. Question:
Answer:
Write a short story about the picture. Think about who the children are, who the visitor is, and what exciting news he brings:
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