Creative Writing - Senior Secondary 2 - Informal letters - Features and language

TERM: 3^RD TERM

WEEK 5

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 2
AGE: 16 years
DURATION: 2 periods of 40 mins each
DATE:
TOPIC: Informal Letter: Features and Language
CONTENT: Explain what an informal letter is. Explain the features and language of an informal letter. Read and discuss a model informal letter. Discuss past questions (WAEC and NECO) on informal letters and write a well-composed informal letter.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
a. Define and explain the features of an informal letter.
b. Identify the language used in informal letters.
c. Write a well-composed informal letter.
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Explanation, group discussion, role-playing, guided writing
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Model informal letter, past questions (WAEC/NECO)
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1

• Introduction:
  The teacher introduces the lesson by explaining the definition and purpose of informal letters.
• Discuss features: Salutation, body, closing, and signature.
• Discuss the language: Casual, friendly tone, personal language.

PERIOD 2

• Model Letter:
  The teacher reads and discusses a model informal letter.
• Focus on how the salutation, body, and closing reflect the informal tone.
• Highlight differences in tone and structure between informal and formal letters.
• Practice:
  Learners write a draft informal letter on a given topic (e.g., “Write a letter to your friend telling them about your recent school trip”).

EVALUATION
Learners are asked to:

1. Identify the features of an informal letter in a given example.
2. Write an informal letter on a specified topic.

CLASS WORK
Learners are asked to write a letter to a friend describing their recent holiday.

ASSIGNMENT
Learners are asked to write a letter to a friend, sharing their plans for the upcoming summer holiday.

CONCLUSION
The teacher marks their books, provides feedback on their writing, and encourages the use of the correct language in informal letters.