Lesson plan for a formal letter

Answer 1

Title: Writing a Formal Letter

Grade Level: 9th-12th

Objective: Students will learn how to write a formal letter, addressing the appropriate person and using a clear and concise tone.

Materials:
- Handout with guidelines for formal letter writing
- Example of a formal letter
- Whiteboard and markers
- Pens/pencils and paper for students

Procedure:

Introduction (10 minutes):
1. Introduce the topic of formal letter writing and explain why it is important to know how to write one
2. Ask students if they have ever written a formal letter before and if they know what the guidelines are
3. Introduce the handout with guidelines for formal letter writing and briefly go over them

Guided Practice (20 minutes):
1. Show an example of a formal letter on the whiteboard
2. Guide students through the process of analyzing the example letter, pointing out the salutation, introduction, body, and closing
3. Have students work in pairs to identify the salutation, introduction, body, and closing in the example letter
4. Have pairs share their findings with the class and discuss any discrepancies

Independent Practice (20 minutes):
1. Have students choose a topic for their formal letter, such as a request for information or a complaint
2. Have each student write a rough draft of their formal letter, following the guidelines from the handout
3. Circulate around the classroom and provide individual help to students as needed

Closure (10 minutes):
1. Have several volunteers share their letters with the class
2. Discuss any issues or successes that students had while writing their letters
3. Review the guidelines for formal letter writing and emphasize the importance of following them

Assessment:
The informal assessment will be done during the independent practice. I will check and guide students while they are drafting the formal letter. The final assessment will be done while students are sharing their letters with the class.

Modifications for Special Needs:
For students with hearing or visual impairments, all materials will be provided in their preferred format. I will also make sure to speak clearly and use visual aids as needed throughout the lesson. For students who need additional support with writing, I may provide sentence starters or graphic organizers to help them organize their thoughts.