TEACHING IDEAS · WRITING
Plan a formal letter writing lesson
Choose one activity for each phase. Keep one writing focus throughout.
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Build your lesson
Start with 5 minutes, use 30 minutes for the main task and close with 10 minutes. Adjust the timing to your lesson. Your choices are saved in this browser.
A worked writing example
Dear Ms Khan, I am writing to request a quiet reading space at lunchtime. Some students find the dining hall too noisy for reading. Could the library open for one lunchtime each week as a trial? I would be grateful if you could consider this proposal.
Look for these choices
- The purpose and requested action are clear.
- Reasons and supporting details suit the recipient.
- Greeting, tone and closing fit the situation.
Teacher prompt
Which action are you requesting, and what does the recipient need to know?
Adjust the support: rehearse a sentence aloud, offer a small phrase bank or mark a model together. Ask learners to make a fresh choice independently when they are ready.