writing a letter

1. Writing practice

2.  People have been writing letters to each other for a
very long time.
 The act of writing a letter in the painting holds
symbolic meaning. In the 17th century, letter writing
was associated with intellect, communication, and
relationships. The presence of the maid suggests the
exchange of information or a secret being shared,
adding an element of mystery and intrigue to the
scene.
 The contrast between the noble lady and her maid is
notable. The lady is elegantly dressed, seated at the
desk, and engaged in writing, symbolizing her higher
social status and education. The maid, depicted in
simpler clothes, stands behind her, showing her
subservient role.
Total: 2 min.

3. WOMAN IN BLUE
READING A LETTER
• Have you ever received a letter or a card? How
did it make you feel?
• In what situations do people usually write letters
to each other?
• How is letter writing different from other forms
of communication, like texting or calling?
•
Discuss with a peer what makes a letter
interesting to read. What aspects of language
and content capture your attention? (2 minutes)
 Total: 8 min

4. GIRL READING A LETTER
BY AN OPEN WINDOW
How does the style of writing
differ in a letter compared to
other forms of writing, like
texting or writing a recipe?
 Personal Tone, Greetings and Closings, First-Person
Perspective, Expressive Language, Informal Language,
Varied Sentence Structure, Personal Details, Direct
Address, Use of Punctuation, Signature
 Total 10 min

5.  By the end of this lesson you will have
a clear idea of why people write letters,
and how to go about writing one.
 By the end of next week’s lesson you
will be able to write a 150-word letter
to a friend, discussing your favorite day
of the week, your daily routines, and
using "going to" for future plans.

6.  Procedure:
 1. Introduction (5 minutes):
• You will write a letter to a friend about
your favorite day of the week and your
daily routines.
• Use the vocabulary you learned and the
"going to" structure for future plans.
(Stepping Stones lesson 2.1)

7.  2. Vocabulary Review (5 minutes):
• Review daily routines vocabulary.
 Date, diary, forget, /forgot, go to a concert, meet with friends, music lessons,
once, on holiday, watch vlogs

8.  3. Explain "Going To" (5 minutes):
• Introduce the concept of "going to" for talking about future plans. Give
examples, such as "I am going to meet my friend after school." Explain that it's
used to discuss things you plan to do.

9.  4. Sample Letter (5 minutes):
• Show a sample letter on the whiteboard or
hand it out to students. Discuss the
structure, including the date, salutation,
body, closing, and signature. Yurls
 https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/sit
es/teens/files/a_letter_to_a_friend_-_letter.pdf
*Point out how the "going to" structure and
daily routines vocabulary are used in the
letter.

10.  5. Letter Parts (5 minutes):
• Break down the parts of a letter using
the sample as an example. Point to each
part and explain its purpose.

11. 1.Salutatiën: Start your letter with a friendly greeting. For example, "Dear [Friend's Name]," or you can
use more casual greetings like "Hi [Friend's Name],"
2.Opening: Begin your letter with a warm and friendly opening sentence. This can be something like, "I
hope this letter finds you well."
3.Introduction: In the first paragraph, briefly introduce yourself or mention any recent news or events in
your life. For example, "I've been keeping busy with my studies/job lately."
4.Body of the Letter: This is the main part of your letter where you share your thoughts, feelings, and
updates. You can talk about various topics, such as your hobbies, experiences, and things that are
happening in your life. Ask your friend questions and express your interest in their life as well.
5.Closing: In the closing section, you can wrap up your letter by summarizing the main points or thoughts
you've shared. You can also express your anticipation of hearing back from your friend. For instance, "I'm
looking forward to hearing from you soon."
6.Sign-off: Use a friendly and appropriate sign-off. Common sign-offs include "Sincerely," "Yours truly,"
"Take care," "Best regards," and so on. Use one that suits your relationship with your friend.
7.Your Name: Sign your name at the end of the letter. If it's an informal letter to a close friend, you can use
your first name or even a nickname.

12.  6. Letter Writing (20 minutes):
Write this questions on your notebook as a GUIDELINE:
• What's your favorite day of the week?
• What do you usually do on that day, and with whom?
• Describe your morning, afternoon, and evening routines.
However answer the questions in letter form, and feel free to add more
information.
 Write a 150-word letter to a friend using the information about letter writing
you just learned.

13. CONCLUSIO
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Conclusion
Review
what has
been done