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5.4.1 Functional Writing Letters of
Indigenous Languages · Grade 11 · 8 lessons in the design
What you will be able to do
- analyse the key features of letters for effective writing skills
- write letters for a variety of purposes
- embrace letter writing as a means of communication
Key questions
“Why do we write letters?”
Lessons
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Purpose, structure, tone and key elements of letters
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizBrainstorm the purpose, structure, tone and key elements of letters of apology, acknowledgement and request.
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The letter of apology
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizRead a sample letter of apology, identify its features and write one for a situation related to environmental conservation.
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The letter of acknowledgement
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizRead samples of acknowledgement letters, identify their features and write one acknowledging a gift or message about conservation.
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The letter of request
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizRead samples of request letters, identify their features and write one requesting help for a conservation activity.
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Comparing samples and key features of the three letter types
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizRead samples of letters of apology, acknowledgement and request and identify and compare their key features.
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Writing letters of apology, acknowledgement and request
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizWrite the three types of letters for specific purposes related to environmental conservation.
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Peer review and revising letters
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizCollaborate to peer-review each other’s letters and use the feedback to revise them.
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Keeping the letters in a portfolio; why we write letters
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizKeep revised letters in a portfolio, reflect on learning and answer the key inquiry question.