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9.3.1 Functional writing – Letter of request
Indigenous Languages · Grade 7 · 2 lessons in the design
What this covers
- Format of a letter of request: addresses, date, salutation, subject, body, closing, name
- Polite language of request in the learner’s indigenous language
- Composing a letter asking for library or club membership
What you will be able to do
- outline the components of a letter of request for comprehension
- compose a letter of request (for library or club membership) for effective communication
- appreciate the importance of letter writing for communication
Key questions
“Why do we need to make formal requests for membership to groups and institutions?”
Lessons
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Parts of a letter of request
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizMark the format of a formal request letter and list polite request phrases in your indigenous language.
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Write a letter of request
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizCompose a letter asking for library or club membership in your indigenous language, peer-review it, and type a fair copy if a device is allowed.