Creative Writing - Senior Secondary 1 - Creative writing: Formal Letter (continued)

SUBJECT: CREATIVE WRITING

TERM: 2^ND TERM

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

1. Structure of a formal letter
2. The language and tone of a formal letter
3. The importance of subscription and signature in formal letters

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
a. Identify the structure and parts of a formal letter.
b. Write a formal letter using appropriate language and tone.
c. Understand the importance of subscription and signature.
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Demonstration, peer review, practice writing
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: sample formal letters
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
PERIOD 1 AND 2: Writing a formal letter
INTRODUCTION:
The teacher revises the previous lesson and introduces the topic by discussing the structure of a formal letter.
Learners observe, learn, and participate.

1. Structure of a Formal Letter
   • Sender's Address: The address of the person writing the letter.
   • Date: The date when the letter is written.
   • Recipient's Address: The address of the person receiving the letter.
   • Salutation: A formal greeting, such as "Dear Sir/Madam."
   • Body of the Letter: The main content of the letter, divided into clear paragraphs.
   • Subscription: A formal closing, such as "Yours faithfully" or "Yours sincerely."
   • Signature: The writer's signature at the end of the letter.
2. Language and Tone of a Formal Letter:
   • The language should be polite, respectful, and formal.
   • Avoid contractions (e.g., "I am" instead of "I'm").
   • The tone should be neutral and objective.

EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION/TEACHER MODELLING:
The teacher demonstrates how to write a formal letter, explaining each section and the appropriate language. Learners observe, learn, and participate in the writing process.

EVALUATION:
Learners are asked to write a formal letter on a given topic (e.g., requesting permission to attend a school event).

CLASS-WORK:
Learners will write a formal letter to a principal requesting permission to organize a school trip.

ASSIGNMENT:
Learners are asked to write a formal letter to a company applying for a job internship.

CONCLUSION:
The teacher marks learners' work, provides feedback, and emphasizes the importance of using the correct language and format for formal letters.