Creative Writing - Junior Secondary 2 - Informal letters

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TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

LEARNERS ACTIVITY

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INTRODUCTION

The teacher revises the previous lesson and introduces the new topic by discussing the format of an informal letter

FORMAT OF AN INFORMAL LETTER
1.  Your Address:

This is where you write your home address. It typically appears at the top of the letter to let the recipient know where you are writing from. You can include your street address, city, and zip code.

2.   Date:

Write the date on which you are sending the letter. This helps the recipient know when you wrote it and provides a time reference for your message.

3.   Dear [Friend's Name]:

Start with a friendly greeting. Use "Dear" followed by the first name of the person you are writing to. This sets a warm tone for the letter.

4.   Body of the Letter:

This is the main part of your letter, where you communicate your thoughts.

5.   Start with a friendly greeting: Open with a question or comment about the recipient's well-being (e.g., “I hope you’re doing well!”).

6.   Share your news or stories: Talk about what’s new in your life, share experiences, or recount funny anecdotes. This is the heart of your letter and where you connect personally with your friend.

Ask about the recipient’s well-being: Show your interest in their life by asking how they are doing or what they’ve been up to.

7.   Closing Statement:

Wrap up your message with a friendly note, expressing your desire to hear back or suggesting a meeting. This can be as simple as, “Let’s catch up soon!” or “I can’t wait to hear from you!”

8.   Best,

This is a casual sign-off. You can use other options like "Love," "Take care," or "Cheers," depending on your relationship with the recipient.

9.   Your Name:

Write your name at the bottom of the letter. If you want to be more casual, you can use a nickname.

[Your Address] 

[City, State, Zip Code] 

[Date] 

Dear [Friend's Name],

[Body of the letter: Start with a friendly greeting, share your news or stories, and ask about the recipient's well-being.]

[Closing statement: A friendly note to wrap up your message.]

Best, 

[Your Name]

Learners observe, learn and participate

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EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION/TEACHER MODELLING

The teacher then writes an informal letter along with the learners

Write a letter to your mum about your experience with tooth infections

6 Olokunola close,
Ikorodu, Lagos
10^th of October 2024

Dear Mum,

I hope this letter finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to update you on what’s been happening with me lately.

In August, I had a really tough time with tooth infections. It started with a small ache, but it quickly got worse, and I was in quite a bit of pain. I had to visit the dentist multiple times for treatment, and there were days when I could hardly eat or concentrate on anything else. It was quite challenging, but I tried to manage it as best as I could.

The good news is that I’m feeling much better now! The treatment worked, and my teeth are finally back to normal. I appreciate all your advice and support during that tough time. It really helped me stay positive and focused on getting better.

I look forward to hearing from you soon. Please take care of yourself!

Love,
Shola Ajayi.

Learners observe, learn and participate

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EVALUATION

The Learners are asked to

1. Outline the format of an informal letter

- Learners observe, learn and participate

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CLASS-WORK

Learners are asked to write a letter to their best fried narrating an interesting folktale of their people

Learners observe, learn and participate

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ASSIGNMENT

Learners are asked to

Write a thank-you letter to a family member who gave you a special gift on your birthday.

Learners participate

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CONCLUSION

The teacher marks their books, corrects it and commends the Learners