Creative Writing - Senior Secondary 1 - Writing informal letters

SUBJECT: CREATIVE WRITING

TERM: 1^ST TERM

WEEK: 5

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 1
AGE: 15 years
DURATION: 2 periods of 40 minutes each
DATE:
TOPIC: Writing Informal Letters
CONTENT:

1. Meaning of an informal letter
2. Format of informal letter:
   • Address
   • Salutation
   • Body
   • Closing (subscript)
3. Language and tone of an informal letter (relaxed, flexible, slang usage, colloquial expressions)

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
a. Define informal letter writing.
b. Identify the components of an informal letter.
c. Use informal language and tone appropriately.
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Explanation, discussion, writing activity
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Sample informal letters, whiteboard, markers
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

PERIOD 1 AND 2: Writing Informal Letters
INTRODUCTION:
The teacher introduces informal letter writing by discussing its personal and casual nature. The teacher displays a sample informal letter and points out its key features.
CONTENT DELIVERY:

• The teacher explains the format of an informal letter:
• Address: Writing the sender’s address, followed by the date.
• Salutation: Informal greeting such as “Dear [Friend's Name],”
• Body: The main content of the letter where the writer expresses thoughts and personal experiences.
• Closing: A friendly and informal ending, such as “Yours truly” or “Best regards.”
• Emphasis on the use of slang, colloquial expressions, and the informal tone in the body.

EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION/TEACHER MODELLING:
The teacher demonstrates how to write a casual letter to a friend, using the format and tone discussed.

EVALUATION:
Students are asked to write the body of an informal letter to a friend, incorporating the components and tone explained.

CLASS-WORK:
Students write the closing of their informal letter, making sure to match the tone and style to the context of the letter.

ASSIGNMENT:
Learners are tasked with completing their informal letter from start to finish, using the appropriate format and tone.

CONCLUSION:
The teacher reviews students' work and emphasizes the importance of tone and style in informal letter writing.