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This letter from Mrs. Strack to her students contains multiple spelling, capitalization, punctuation and other grammatical errors that students are asked to find and correct. Students are also asked to record the total number of errors found at the end of the letter. The letter discusses enjoying being in the class, favorite activities like spelling bees and writing labs, and says the principal told Mrs. Strack the class was super.
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