Creative Writing - Senior Secondary 2 - Creative writing - Formal Letter [Other Types] e.g. Application, Apology, Order, etc.

TERM: 1^ST TERM

WEEK: 10

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 2
AGE: 16 years
DURATION: 2 periods of 40 mins each
DATE:
TOPIC: Creative writing – Formal Letter [Other Types] e.g. Application, Apology, Order, etc.
CONTENT: Identify features of a formal letter, discuss the features of formal letters, discuss a model formal letter of application, apology, etc., and write a well-composed letter of application, apology, etc.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
a. Identify and explain the features of different types of formal letters.
b. Write a formal letter of application, apology, or order.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Discussion, group activities, writing practice.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

• Samples of formal letters (Application, Apology, Order, etc.)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Writing materials

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
PERIOD 1:

1. Introduction:
   • Revise the general features of formal letters.
   • Introduce different types of formal letters: application letters, apology letters, order letters.
   • Discuss the structural elements of a formal letter (e.g., salutation, body, closure).
2. Activity:
   • Show examples of each type of formal letter.
   • Break down the letter structure in each case.
   • Discuss the tone and purpose for each type.
3. Writing Practice:
   • Ask learners to write an application letter for a job, an apology letter to a teacher, and an order letter for a book.

PERIOD 2:

1. Explicit Instruction/Teacher Modelling:
   • Provide a model of a formal application letter and explain how to structure it.
   • Write an apology letter together with the class and highlight common mistakes to avoid.
2. Group Activity:
   • Split the class into groups and assign each group a type of formal letter to write.
   • After writing, groups will exchange letters and provide feedback.
3. Evaluation:
   • Ask learners to present their letters and discuss the feedback provided by their peers.
4. Class-Work:
   • Learners are to write a formal letter of application for a scholarship.

ASSIGNMENT:

• Learners are to write an apology letter to a friend explaining why they could not attend a recent event.

CONCLUSION:

The teacher marks and corrects the letters, highlighting strengths and areas for improvement.