Lesson Plan for Senior Secondary 2 - English Comprehension - ssay Writing: (informal Letters) Letters To A Fri

### Lesson Plan for English Comprehension: Essay Writing (Informal Letters) - Letters to a Friend in Another Town #### Target Audience: Senior Secondary 2 Students #### Duration: 60 minutes --- #### Objective: - Students will learn the structure and conventions of writing informal letters. - Students will practice composing an informal letter to a friend in another town. - Students will enhance their ability to communicate personal experiences and thoughts in a coherent and engaging manner. --- ### Lesson Outline: 1. **Introduction (10 minutes)** - **Greeting and Warm-up:** - Greet the students and engage in a brief warm-up discussion about the importance of letter writing in today's digital age. - Ask students if they have ever written or received a letter and what made it memorable. 2. **Lesson Presentation (20 minutes)** - **Explain the Structure of an Informal Letter:** - **Address:** Start with the sender’s address followed by the date. - **Salutation:** "Dear [Friend's Name]," - **Introduction:** Start with a friendly opening. - **Body:** - Paragraph 1: Introduction and purpose of the letter. - Paragraph 2: Main content (share news, describe experiences, ask about the friend). - Paragraph 3: Wrap up (invitations, future plans, concluding remarks). - **Closing:** Use a friendly closing phrase such as "Best Wishes" or "With Love." - **Signature:** Sign your name. - **Discussion of Key Elements:** - **Tone and Language:** Informal, conversational, and personal. - **Content:** Sharing personal news, expressing emotions, and asking questions. - **Example Letter:** - Read an example of an informal letter to illustrate the points above. 3. **Activity - Writing Practice (20 minutes)** - **Brainstorming:** - Ask students to think of a friend in another town and what they would like to share with them. - List topics (e.g., recent experiences, school events, family news, future plans). - **Drafting:** - Students will draft their own informal letter to a friend using the discussed structure. - Encourage creativity and personal voice. 4. **Peer Review (5 minutes)** - **Swap Letters:** - Students swap letters with a partner. - Provide simple guidelines for peer review (e.g., check for clear structure, engaging content, and friendly tone). - **Feedback:** - Students give and receive feedback from their peers. 5. **Class Sharing and Discussion (5 minutes)** - **Volunteer Readings:** - Ask a few volunteers to read their letters aloud. - **Discussion:** - Discuss what made the letters engaging and any improvements that could be made. 6. **Conclusion and Assignment (5 minutes)** - **Recap:** - Summarize the key points of writing an informal letter. - **Assignment:** - Ask students to polish their drafts based on peer feedback and submit a final version. - Additionally, encourage them to write a real letter to a relative or friend and reflect on the experience. --- ### Materials Needed: - Example of an informal letter (printed or digital) - Writing materials (notebooks, pens) - Peer review checklist (optional) --- ### Assessment: - Participation in class activities. - Quality and structure of the drafted letter. - Ability to give and receive constructive feedback. --- ### Reflection: - Reflect on the lesson’s success and areas for improvement. - Note any common challenges faced by students and plan for additional support or follow-up lessons as needed.