Sample Letter

Dear Mr. Wilson,

             Today, we went to an art museum.  We saw a painting that we thought you would like.  It is called Outward Bound, by Norman Rockwell.  The painting is set on a hill overlooking the ocean.  On both the left and right sides, there are tall towers that look like church steeples.  In the center of the painting, standing on the hill, are a man, a boy, and a puppy.  The old man, with his dark, heavy jacket on, gently lays his hand on the boy’s shoulder.  The young child, probably about seven to eight years old, stares in amazement as he watches the sailboat glide across the smooth water like a raindrop on a windshield.  The sky is blue, but there are signs of rain all around.  It is like I can feel the wind blowing in the smell of the rain.  The few dark clouds make the sky echo with thunder, announcing that a storm is headed this way.  The puppy stands by the boy, wagging his tail, as seagulls hover over their heads.  We really liked this painting.  It gave us a peaceful feeling.  Perhaps one day, you will be able to see it too.

                                                                                                                                                                                                   Sincerely,