**Lesson Plan: English Comprehension - Letter Writing**
**Grade Level:** Junior Secondary 1
**Subject:** English
**Lesson Duration:** 60 minutes
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### **Objective:**
- To understand the basic structure of a formal letter.
- To practice writing a formal letter with emphasis on clarity, coherence, and proper format.
- To improve overall comprehension skills related to letter writing.
### **Materials:**
- Whiteboard and markers
- Projector and computer (for displaying examples)
- Handouts (sample formal letter, format of formal letter)
- Notebooks and pens
### **Lesson Outline:**
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**Introduction (10 minutes):**
1. **Greeting and Class Engagement (3 minutes):**
- Greet the students and introduce the topic for the day: “Letter Writing.”
- Ask students if they have ever written or received a letter. Briefly discuss their experiences.
2. **Lesson Objectives (2 minutes):**
- Explain what will be covered in the lesson and what students are expected to learn by the end of the lesson.
3. **Overview of Letter Writing (5 minutes):**
- Briefly explain the two main types of letters – formal and informal.
- Emphasize that today's focus will be on formal letters.
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**Instructional Activity (20 minutes):**
4. **Formal Letter Format (10 minutes):**
- Display a sample formal letter on the board/projector.
- Point out and explain the different parts of a formal letter:
- Sender's Address
- Date
- Receiver's Address
- Salutation
- Subject (optional but recommended for clarity)
- Body (Introduction, Main Content, Conclusion)
- Complimentary Closing
- Signature
5. **Detailed Explanation (10 minutes):**
- Discuss the purpose and function of each part of the letter.
- Provide examples and non-examples to illustrate proper and improper formatting.
- Highlight key phrases and language suited for formal letter writing.
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**Guided Practice (15 minutes):**
6. **Sample Letter Analysis (5 minutes):**
- Distribute handouts of a sample formal letter.
- Ask students to read and analyze the letter individually for 2 minutes.
- Discuss the components together as a class, reinforcing the format and language used.
7. **Collaborative Exercise (10 minutes):**
- Divide the students into small groups.
- Provide a scenario that requires writing a formal letter (e.g., writing to the school principal to request a new library book).
- Have each group draft a formal letter based on the scenario. Offer guidance and feedback as they work.
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**Independent Practice (10 minutes):**
8. **Writing a Formal Letter:**
- Ask students to individually choose a scenario (e.g., writing to a company for internship, writing to a local council about a community issue).
- Instruct them to write a formal letter adhering to the format and linguistic guidelines discussed.
- Monitor their progress and provide individual assistance as needed.
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**Conclusion and Review (5 minutes):**
9. **Review Key Points:**
- Recap the components and purpose of a formal letter.
- Ask questions to reinforce the lesson (e.g., "What should you always include in the sender’s address?" "Why is the salutation important?").
10. **Assign Homework:**
- Instruct students to write another formal letter at home using a different scenario.
- Inform them that the letter will be collected and reviewed in the next class session.
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**Assessment:**
- Observe student participation during discussions and group activities.
- Collect and evaluate the formal letters written individually to assess comprehension and correct format usage.
- Provide feedback and additional support based on the assessment.
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**Extension Activity (Optional):**
- Have students exchange letters and provide peer feedback based on a checklist provided by the teacher.
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**Reflection:**
- Note the students' understanding and engagement during the lesson.
- Consider adjustments for future lessons based on student performance and feedback.
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This lesson plan aims to develop students' knowledge and skills in formal letter writing, enhancing their overall English comprehension and communication abilities.