Creative Writing - Senior Secondary 1 - Creative writing: Formal letter

SUBJECT: CREATIVE WRITING

TERM: 2^ND TERM

WEEK: 9
CLASS: Senior Secondary School 1
AGE: 15 years
DURATION: 2 periods of 40 mins each
DATE:
TOPIC: Creative writing: Formal Letter
CONTENT:

1. The importance of tone and etiquette in formal letters
2. Review and Practice Writing Formal Letters

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
a. Identify the importance of tone and etiquette in writing formal letters.
b. Write a formal letter effectively using appropriate language, tone, and structure.
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Group activities, peer review, practice writing
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: sample formal letters
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
PERIOD 1 AND 2: Reviewing and practicing formal letter writing
INTRODUCTION:
The teacher introduces the lesson by discussing the importance of tone and etiquette in formal letters.
Learners observe, learn, and participate.

3. Tone and Etiquette in Formal Letters:
   • The tone must be respectful and polite at all times.
   • The language used should reflect professionalism.
   • It's essential to maintain a formal attitude when addressing issues in formal letters.

EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION/TEACHER MODELLING:
The teacher models writing a formal letter, paying special attention to tone and etiquette, and encourages students to practice.
Learners observe, learn, and participate.

EVALUATION:
Learners are asked to write a formal letter based on a given scenario, focusing on the appropriate tone and etiquette.

CLASS-WORK:
Learners write a formal letter applying for a scholarship based on the scenario given.

ASSIGNMENT:
Learners are asked to write a formal letter of complaint to a company about a faulty product they purchased.

CONCLUSION:
The teacher marks learners' work, provides feedback, and emphasizes the key points on the importance of tone and etiquette in formal letter writing.