Topic: Writing a transactional letter
Teacher:
Date:
School:
Form:10 th
Level: advanced
Lesson type: Writing
Unit:
Subject: Writing a transactional letter
Lesson aims:
1. to introduce the topic of the lesson: a transactional letter
2. to present to the students the main features of a a transactional letter
3. to familiarize the students with the layout and style of a transactional letter
4. to practise language used in a transactional letter
5. to develop the writing and speaking skills of the students Objectives:
-students will be able to present the main features of a a transactional letter
-students will be able to understand the nature and purpose of a a transactional letter,
-students will be able to write and read their own letter of application.
Skills:writing,reading, speaking
Teaching materials: classbook(Going for gold upper-ntermediate)
Audio-visuals: blackboard and chalk, students 'copy-book
Activity 1-Warm-up
Aim-introducing the topic
Procedure:
The teacher is checking the homework and tell the.The teacher the students that they are going to focus on the writing skill and that they are going to learn how to write a letter of application and writes on the blackboard the title of the lesson,,Writing a letter of application” Interaction:teacher-student; student-teacher Activity 1a-pre-reading
Aim: a predictive activity about the contents and layout of a transactional letter
Ss:answer: dear John/friend/Mrs. Jones/Madame Dear Ms, or Dear Mr,; end with Yours sincerely) or start with Dear Sir/Madam,; end with Yours faithfully). Useful language: I am writing to enquire about...
Ss: answer: about the content
Second paragraph: Asking for information. You can repeat this paragraph many times. Useful language: I would be grateful if you could send me... \
I am writing to enquire about
Students give examples of their own: I would like to find out more about a language course/the
Links: visiting elderly people in my local area. I also feel that I can get on well with people from other cultural backgrounds, since I have also taught immigrant children English at our church school. (8) I think I would be a good primary teacher of maths due to my teaching experience. Also, I have recently passed my Maths ‘A’ level (grade B), so I have a good understanding of the subject. In addition, I hold a certificate in first aid, which might be useful. (9) I look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely, (10) Maureen Taylor (11) Ms Maureen Taylor Homework: write the correct letter of application for ex 1/140 in 120-180 words.