Creative Writing - Senior Secondary 3 - Creative writing - Semi-Formal Letter Writing

SUBJECT: CREATIVE WRITING

TERM: 1^ST TERM

WEEK: 7
CLASS: Senior Secondary School 3
AGE: 17 years
DURATION: 2 periods of 40 mins each
DATE:
TOPIC: Creative writing – Semi-Formal Letter Writing
CONTENT: Address, date, salutation, solution, and subscription for semi-formal letters
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
a. Identify the components of a semi-formal letter
b. Write a semi-formal letter using the correct format (address, date, salutation, body, solution, and subscription)

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Demonstration, discussion, group work, peer review
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Samples of semi-formal letters, blackboard, chalk, projector (optional)

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
PERIOD 1 AND 2: Semi-Formal Letter Writing
INTRODUCTION:
The teacher introduces the topic by explaining the purpose and importance of semi-formal letters. Semi-formal letters are typically written to people you know personally but maintain a degree of professionalism (e.g., teachers, school heads, business people).

1. Components of a Semi-Formal Letter:
   • Address: The sender’s address is written at the top right corner.
   • Date: Below the sender’s address, followed by the date of writing.
   • Salutation: Use a polite greeting, e.g., “Dear Sir/Madam.”
   • Body: The content of the letter, written in paragraphs with clear ideas.
   • Solution: A part where the sender offers possible solutions or suggestions.
   • Subscription: The formal closing, e.g., “Yours faithfully,” followed by the signature.

EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION/TEACHER MODELLING:
The teacher demonstrates writing a semi-formal letter on the board with an example. Example:
Address:
123 Abacus Street,
Abuja.
Date:
April 24, 2025

Salutation:
Dear Mr. John,

Body:
I am writing to inform you of a matter that requires your urgent attention...

Solution:
I suggest that we meet to discuss possible solutions to the issue.

Subscription:
Yours faithfully,
(Your Name)

EVALUATION:
Learners are asked to write a semi-formal letter to a school principal requesting permission for a field trip.

CLASS-WORK:
Learners are to write a letter to a local business requesting information about their products and services.

ASSIGNMENT:
Learners are assigned to write a letter to a friend discussing their plans for the upcoming holiday.

CONCLUSION:
The teacher collects students' written work, marks it, and provides feedback to improve their understanding of semi-formal letter writing.