LO: To adapt your writing style to fit purposes, including writing for a range of real life and authentic purposes.

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1. Think about a time where a local business has provided a product or service to our school to help with a school event.

Here are some ideas to start you off!

• Joe's Ice Cream have donated aprons for Bwyty Mish Mash.
• Gower Dough made incredible pizzas for us on Sports Day.
• The Kings Head bought us a new football kit.

Anymore?

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With the people close to you, discuss the features of a letter to share with the rest of the class!

Top tip: 

Consider the features you used when drafting your letter to your future self.

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 Write a letter with three paragraphs:

- Introduction

• I am writing to thank you for…
• We are very grateful for the support you have given us this year.

- Middle

• These donations helped us to…

- Summary

• Thank you once again for your kindness.
• We really appreciate your support.
• We hope to work with you again in the future.

 Write a formal letter including at least four paragraphs:

- Introduction

• I am writing on behalf of our school to thank you for your generous support.
• Your donations have made a big difference to our pupils this year.
• We are lucky to have such supportive local businesses.

- Main body 1 (Thanking individual businesses)

• You kindly donated aprons, which…
• This helped us by...
• This made our team feel…

- Main body 2  (The impact of their support)

• Your support has helped us to…
• Because of your donations, our pupils were able to…
• These contributions have made our school events more exciting and inclusive.

- Summary/conclusion paragraph

• Thank you once again for your continued generosity.
• We are proud to be part of a community that supports young people.
• We look forward to working with you again in the future.

 Write a formal letter in five paragraphs:

- Introduction

• I am writing to express our sincere thanks for the support you have given us this year.
• Your generosity has had a lasting impact on our school and pupils.
• We are incredibly grateful for the kindness shown by local businesses.

- Main body 1 – Specific donations 

• Your donations helped...
• The support given to us ...
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- Main body 2 – Why community support matters

• Your support shows how important local businesses are to our school.
• When businesses like yours get involved, it helps us feel connected to the community.
• Your generosity helps create equal opportunities for all pupils.

- Main body 3 – How this inspires pupils and staff

• Your kindness has inspired our pupils to…
• It shows our students that people care about their learning and success.
• Staff and pupils feel proud to be part of a school supported by the community.

- Conclusion/Summary

• Thank you once again for your continued support and generosity.
• We are excited to continue building strong relationships with local businesses.
• Your support means so much to us, and we truly appreciate it.