Creative Writing - Senior Secondary 2 - Creative writing: Formal letter

TERM: 3^RD TERM

WEEK: 7
CLASS: Senior Secondary School 2
AGE: 16 years
DURATION: 2 periods of 40 mins each
DATE:
TOPIC: Creative writing: Formal Letter
CONTENT: Types and Features of Formal Letters
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:

• Explain what a formal letter is.
• Identify and discuss the various types of formal letters.
• List and explain the features of a formal letter.
• Write a well-composed formal letter using the correct language and structure.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES:

• Discussion
• Reading a sample formal letter
• Group activities

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

• Sample formal letter
• Whiteboard/markers

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
PERIOD 1:

1. Introduction:
   • Revise the previous lesson and introduce formal letters.
   • Explain the purpose and importance of formal letters.
2. Types of Formal Letters:
   • Business letters
   • Letters of complaint
   • Letters of inquiry
   • Letters of application
   • Letter of invitation
3. Features of Formal Letters:
   • Heading (sender’s address, date)
   • Salutation/Greeting
   • Subject line (optional)
   • Body (introduction, main content, conclusion)
   • Closing phrase (e.g., "Yours sincerely")
   • Signature
4. Discussion:
   • Read and analyze a sample formal letter with the class. Discuss the content, features, and language used in the letter.

PERIOD 2:

1. Explicit Instruction/Teacher Modelling:
   • Provide an example of a well-composed formal letter.
   • Point out the features and structure in the letter.
2. Discussion of Past Questions:
   • Discuss previous exam questions on formal letters.
   • Ask students to identify the features in the sample letters.
3. Classwork:
   • Learners are asked to write a formal letter on a given topic, using the appropriate language and features.
   • Example Topic: "Write a letter to the school principal requesting permission for a field trip."
4. Conclusion:
   • Review key points of formal letter writing.
   • Correct the learners' work and provide feedback.

EVALUATION:

• Ask students to identify the different types of formal letters and their features in examples.
• Ask students to write a formal letter to a given recipient.

ASSIGNMENT:

Write a formal letter applying for a scholarship.