Creative Writing - Senior Secondary 1 - Creative writing - Semi-formal letter

SUBJECT: CREATIVE WRITING

TERM: 1^ST TERM

WEEK: 8
CLASS: Senior Secondary School 1
AGE: 15 years
DURATION: 2 periods of 40 mins each
DATE:
TOPIC: Creative writing - Semi-Formal Letter
CONTENT:

1. The meaning of a semi-formal letter
2. The format of a semi-formal letter
   Address, date
   b. Salutation
   c. Heading
   d. Body
   e. Closing
3. Language and tone: Semi-formal
4. The differences between informal and semi-formal letters
5. The types of people we write semi-formal letters to

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
By the end of the lesson, Learners should be able to:
a. Define what a semi-formal letter is
b. Identify the format and key elements of a semi-formal letter
c. Understand the language and tone used in semi-formal letters
d. Write a semi-formal letter

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES:
Discussion, group activities, teacher explanation, sample display

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:
Textbooks, charts, semi-formal letter samples

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
PERIOD 1 AND 2: Semi-Formal Letter Writing
INTRODUCTION
The teacher introduces the lesson by explaining the concept of a semi-formal letter.
Learners observe and participate.

1. Meaning of a Semi-Formal Letter:
   • A semi-formal letter is written to people with whom the writer has a somewhat informal relationship but still needs to maintain respect. Examples: a letter to a teacher, supervisor, or acquaintance.
2. Format of a Semi-Formal Letter:
   • Address and Date: Same as in formal letter writing.
   • Salutation: Less formal than in formal letters. Example: "Dear Mr. Smith," or "Dear Mrs. Johnson."
   • Heading: A brief subject heading or purpose of the letter.
   • Body: Written in a conversational tone, but still polite. It includes an introduction, main content, and a polite conclusion.
   • Closing: A respectful but less formal closing. Example: "Best regards," or "Yours truly."

EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION/TEACHER MODELLING:
The teacher provides a sample of a semi-formal letter, calling students' attention to the following:

1. Address and Date
2. Salutation
3. Heading
4. Body
5. Closing
   The teacher explains the difference between informal and semi-formal letters.

EVALUATION:

1. Learners are asked to identify the key components of a semi-formal letter.
2. Learners are asked to write the closing of a semi-formal letter to a teacher.

CLASS-WORK:
Learners are asked to write a semi-formal letter to a mentor requesting advice on how to improve their writing skills.

ASSIGNMENT:
Learners are asked to write a semi-formal letter to a school alumni inviting them to a school event.

CONCLUSION:
The teacher marks their books, corrects mistakes, and commends the learners.