Name ___________________________________Date _____________ Period ______
Directions: Write a letter from the perspective of an unborn child to its mom. Follow the format given below. Be sure to address the starred items in your letter. Each section of the letter is worth 100 points. Must be typed.
Hi Mom,
It is me, your baby girl/boy, __________________________. I can’t wait to meet you and dad. Hey, that is a way off in the future. So until then while I am in here growing and developing, can you please take care of yourself by doing the following things:
• Nutrition: what should she eat, what should she avoid eating?
• Personal hygiene: what should she do? What should she avoid?
• Doctor visits: when should she start going to the doctor, what should she expect at the visit?
• Weight gain: how much weight should she expect to gain? How much weight gain is too much?
• Rest and sleep: why are they important? How much sleep?
• Exercise: what exercise is appropriate? Activities that should be avoided?
• Activities to avoid: cat litter, skydiving, unpasteurized mild, hot tubs, etc.
With Love,
Your name
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