Creative Writing - Senior Secondary 2 - Creative writing - Semi-formal letters

TERM: 2^ND TERM

WEEK: 7
CLASS: Senior Secondary School 2
AGE: 16 years
DURATION: 2 periods of 40 mins each
DATE:
TOPIC: Creative writing - Semi-formal Letters
CONTENT: Features of semi-formal letters, language used in semi-formal letters
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, Learners should be able to:

• Identify the features of a semi-formal letter
• Use appropriate language in semi-formal letters
  INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Lecture, model writing, group activity
  INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Chalkboard, sample letters, handouts
  INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
  PERIOD 1:

1. Introduction to Semi-formal Letters:
   • Define semi-formal letters and identify the context in which they are used.
   • Explain the key features: date, salutation, introduction, body, closing.
2. Discussing Language:
   • Teach learners how to maintain a polite yet semi-formal tone.
   • Explain common phrases used in semi-formal letters (e.g., “I am writing to inform you,” “I look forward to hearing from you”).

PERIOD 2:

1. Model Semi-formal Letter Writing:
   • The teacher provides a model letter and discusses each part.
   • Learners break down the example to identify features.
2. Writing a Semi-formal Letter:
   • Learners write their own semi-formal letter to a teacher or school principal regarding a school event or concern.

EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION/TEACHER MODELLING:

• The teacher models how to write a semi-formal letter with a clear and polite structure.

EVALUATION:

• Learners submit their letters for feedback.

CLASS-WORK:

• Learners write a semi-formal letter to a local business requesting information about their services.

ASSIGNMENT:

• Learners write a letter to their school principal regarding a school field trip.

CONCLUSION:

Teacher reviews letters, discusses language use, and makes corrections.