Creative Writing - Senior Secondary 2 - Informal letters (1) Features

TERM: 2^ND TERM

WEEK: 9
CLASS: Senior Secondary School 2
AGE: 16 years
DURATION: 2 periods of 40 mins each
DATE:
TOPIC: Informal Letters (1) Features
CONTENT: Explaining Informal Letters and Their Features
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
a. Define what an informal letter is.
b. Discuss the features of an informal letter.
c. Identify the key elements of an informal letter.
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Discussion, group activities, demonstration
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Sample informal letters, chalkboard, projector (if available)

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
PERIOD 1 and 2
INTRODUCTION

• The teacher revises the previous lesson on essays and introduces informal letter writing as a form of creative writing.
• The teacher defines informal letter writing and explains its purpose: used to communicate with friends, family, and acquaintances in a personal, casual way.
• Learners observe, listen, and ask questions.

MAIN CONTENT

• Definition of Informal Letter:
  An informal letter is written in a friendly, casual manner, without the need for strict formalities. It is usually addressed to someone known personally, like a friend or family member.
• Features of Informal Letter:
  1. Sender's Address (optional, usually at the top right-hand corner)
  2. Date (below the sender's address)
  3. Salutation: Casual greetings like "Dear [Name],"
  4. Body of the Letter: Main content, which could be about personal events, experiences, or casual conversations.
  5. Closing Remark: Casual goodbye phrases like "Best wishes" or "Take care."
  6. Signature: The sender’s name (first name only in informal letters).

EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION/TEACHER MODELLING

• The teacher gives an example of a well-structured informal letter and breaks down the features as they appear in the letter.
• The teacher highlights the key language used in informal letters: friendly, warm, and relaxed tone.

EVALUATION

• The learners are asked to identify the features of an informal letter from the provided sample letter.
• Learners will be asked to match parts of the letter (address, salutation, body, closing) with their corresponding names (e.g., salutation = "Dear [Name]").
  Learners observe, learn, and participate.

CLASS WORK

• Learners are asked to create a list of the features of an informal letter based on their understanding from the lesson.

ASSIGNMENT

• Learners are asked to research and bring in examples of informal letters from different sources for discussion in the next class.

CONCLUSION

• The teacher summarizes the features of informal letters and checks for understanding.

The teacher marks their work and corrects errors.