Creative Writing - Senior Secondary 1 - Creative writing - Informal Letters (Continued)

SUBJECT: CREATIVE WRITING

TERM: 2^ND TERM

WEEK: 4
CLASS: Senior Secondary School 1
AGE: 15 years
DURATION: 2 periods of 40 mins each
DATE:
TOPIC: Creative writing - Informal Letters (Continued)
CONTENT:

• Definition of an informal letter
• Features of an informal letter
• Sample informal letter
• List points appropriate for the receiver of the letter
• Development of the points into a good length

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:

• Define an informal letter
• Identify the features of an informal letter
• List points that are appropriate for the receiver of the letter
• Develop points into a well-structured informal letter

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Teacher explanation, guided practice, student independent writing

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Sample informal letter, whiteboard, markers

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
PERIOD 1:

• The teacher defines an informal letter and discusses its features.
• Teacher writes a sample informal letter on the board.
• Teacher guides the students to list points appropriate for the receiver of the letter.
  PERIOD 2:
• Teacher assists students in developing their points into a well-structured informal letter.
• Students write their own letters, ensuring they include the correct address, date, salutation, introduction, body, and conclusion.

EVALUATION

• Students are asked to:
• Write an informal letter to a friend or family member.
• Ensure they include all the features of an informal letter (address, salutation, etc.).

CLASS-WORK

• Students are tasked to write an informal letter to a friend telling them about a recent event or personal experience.

ASSIGNMENT

• Write an informal letter to a family member telling them about the highlights of your weekend.

CONCLUSION

• Teacher marks and provides feedback on students' letters, correcting mistakes and commending them for good work.