Creative Writing - Senior Secondary 2 - Creative writing - Revision [Formal Letters: Complaints, Request, Application, Apology, etc.]

TERM: 1^ST TERM

WEEK: 11

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 2
AGE: 16 years
DURATION: 2 periods of 40 mins each
DATE:
TOPIC: Creative writing – Revision [Formal Letters: Complaints, Request, Application, Apology, etc.]
CONTENT: Identify features of formal letters, discuss the features, and write a formal letter.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
a. Identify the different types of formal letters (complaint, request, application, apology).
b. Write a formal letter based on a given scenario.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Revision, discussion, peer review, writing practice.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

• Sample formal letters
• Whiteboard and markers
• Writing materials

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
PERIOD 1:

1. Introduction:
   • Revise all the types of formal letters discussed previously (application, apology, complaint, request).
   • Discuss the format and tone for each letter type.
2. Activity:
   • Provide a sample of a complaint letter and a request letter for the class.
   • Discuss the differences between the two types and the appropriate tone to use.
3. Writing Practice:
   • Ask learners to write a formal complaint letter about a poor service they experienced.
   • Have them write a request letter for something they need from a school authority.

PERIOD 2:

1. Explicit Instruction/Teacher Modelling:
   • Model a complaint letter on the whiteboard, highlighting key phrases and structure.
   • Guide learners in writing a formal request letter, emphasizing clarity and politeness.
2. Peer Review:
   • Learners exchange their letters with a peer for review.
   • Provide feedback on tone, structure, and language use.
3. Class-Work:
   • Ask learners to write a formal letter to the school principal requesting permission for a school trip.

ASSIGNMENT:

• Learners are to write a complaint letter about a broken school facility and suggest possible solutions.

CONCLUSION:

The teacher collects and marks the letters, providing constructive feedback.