L.O: To gather ideas to plan writing
Let's activate our prior knowledge!
Beth wyt ti'n meddwl?
Discuss - Writing a formal letter has rules -
true or false?
Knowing how to write a formal letter is a very important life skill.
Although a lot of our day-to-day written communication is by email, text message or social media, there are many times you will still need to write a formal letter: to apply for your dream job, make a formal complaint, communicate with companies or customers, or even write to your local Member of Parliament.
In order to do this successfully, you need to know the rules and conventions of writing a formal letter so that you create the right impression.
Can you tell the difference between formal and informal language? Let's see!!
In your warm up pack you have been given a letter but it is all jumbled up!! Can you put it in the correct order?
Done? Read the letter and underline any key phrases that you think make the letter more formal.
In your warm up packs you have two letters all mixed up!!
Task 1: Can you correctly arrange the two letters in their right order.
Task 2: Can you identify the language that makes one formal and one informal?
You have 7 minutes.
Let's find out more!!
We are going to investigate the success criteria of a formal letter in the style of an IQ!
For this you will need a copy of a formal letter. You can choose red chilli or orange chilli.
If you would like to hear the orange chilli being read aloud, scroll down.
Formal-Letter.mp3
1. What is the layout of a formal letter?
Stick the WAGOLL in your book. Label the following features:
- Address of the sender
- Address of the recipient
- Opening paragraph
- Middle paragraph
- Conclusion
- Highlight an example of formal language
Stick the WAGOLL in your book. Label the following features:
- Address of the sender
- Address of the recipient
- Date
- Opening paragraph
- Middle paragraph
- Conclusion
- Highlight 3 examples of formal language
Explain the layout of a formal letter, comment on:
- Placement of the addresses
- Differences between introduction, middle paragraphs and conclusion
- Give some examples of formal language you may see in a formal letter.
2. How can Punctuation Pete help with formal letter writing?
Make a list of which of 'Punctuation Pete's' features you can see in the WAGOLL.
Cofia: Use bullet points.
Explain why/where the following pieces of Pete are needed in a formal letter:
- Full stops
- Capital letters
- Commas
Explain why/where the following pieces of Pete are needed in a formal letter, but also explain why you might NOT see an exclamation mark.
3. Read the WAGOLL, make a list of formal phrases you like the sound of and might want to magpie for your formal letter.
Explain how formal and informal letters are the same and different. You may use a Venn diagram if you wish.
Re Cap on Yesterday!!
What do we know about formal letters?
Who was Cuthbert Taylor?
Activate your prior knowledge - Beth wyt ti'n meddwl?
Now - click the image of Cuthbert to read an article by the BBC all about the play!
Dictionary Challenge!
What do these words mean?
Discrimination
Equality
Prejudice
Inclusion
Why are these words important to Cuthbert Taylor?
If you could interview Cuthbert Taylor - what do you think he would say to the following questions?
How did you feel when you were not allowed to box for your country?
Why is inclusion important to you?
What would you like the future generations to learn from your story?
Time to find out and really understand what he would say!
In partners, play the role of interviewer and Cuthbert. Really try to understand how he would feel.
Main Task:
With Cuthbert Taylor in the middle of your page,
create a spider diagram. Surround Cuthbert with points you could make in your letter e.g.,
It is unfair he was unable to fight as he proved he was a champion.
Top Tips:
- Try to include as many words from the dictionary challenge as you can
- Use the interview with Cuthbert to create points to persuade the recipient.
Amser Ysgrifennu!!
Warm up! Formal Language Quiz!
Write a letter with three paragraphs:
- Introduction
- Middle
- Summary
Use the writing place mat to help you!
Write a formal letter including at least four paragraphs:
- Introduction
- Main body 1 - Cuthbert Taylor as a boxer
- Main body 2 - Fairness and equality
- Summary/conclusion paragraph
Use the writing placemat to help you!
Write a formal letter to the boxing board in five paragraphs:
- Introduction
- Main body 1 (Cuthbert Taylor as a boxer)
- Main body 2 (Discrimination and equality)
- Main body 3 (Why representation is important in Sport)
- Conclusion/Summary
Use the writing placemat to help you!
Recipients Address:
11 St Andrew's Crescent, Cardiff,
CF10 3BD