Creative Writing - Junior Secondary 2 - Formal letters

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STEPS

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

LEARNERS ACTIVITY

1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher revises the previous lesson and introduces the new topic by explaining what formal letters are

Formal letters are written communications that follow a specific structure and style, typically used in professional or official contexts. They are often addressed to individuals, organizations, or institutions and serve various purposes, such as requesting information, making complaints, applying for jobs, or conveying important information.

Learners observe, learn and participate

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EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION/TEACHER MODELLING

The teacher then outlines the features of formal letters

1.   Address of the writer and date: this is written at the top right side

2.   Designation and full address of the receiver: this is written at the left side just below the date

3.   Salutation/greeting: Dear Sir or Madam. This comes immediately after the second address or recipient’s address. Emotions should not be displayed here.

4.   Title: It should go straight to the point.

5.   The body of the letter

6.   Closure: Yours faithfully, your signature and your full name

Do not use Yours sincerely, Yours truly etc. Use only Yours faithfully.

Learners observe, learn and participate

3

EVALUATION

The Learners are asked to

1.   Define formal letters

2.   Outline the features of formal letters

- Learners observe, learn and participate

4

CLASS-WORK

Learners are asked to

Differentiate between formal and informal letters from their features

Learners observe, learn and participate

5

ASSIGNMENT

Learners are asked to

Give three examples of formal letters

Learners participate

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CONCLUSION

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