Prepare for writing a formal letter

• Literacy
• Upper Secondary (Key Stage 4)
• BTEC, GCSE

Preparing to write a formal letter 

Do you know words & phrases of letter writing?

• Match words/phrases to the correct definition 

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Letter Writing Quiz 

Deal the cards and find out what you do know about letter writing 

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The Format & Structure of a Letter 

• A letter needs to look like a letter

• Identify which the "parts" go where?

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Putting it all together! 

The Omagh Gazette  It’s official – more community projects mean less vandalism and other anti-social behaviour, saving councils thousands! 

Evening DJ sessions, self-defence classes, cookery lessons, gardening groups and social clubs – the list is endless!

Your task: write a letter to your council about this headline, suggesting they invest in community projects.

The person to write to is Michael Armstrong, 15 Upper Road, Omagh, BT96 1T

Include:

• An Introduction -why you are writing
• What sort of community projects you would like?
  
• The advantages of community projects for local people
  
• The advantages of community projects for the council.
  
• Conclusion what do you want them to do with your ideas?
  

We suggest you write 140-180 words.

Use the scenario to help you with the content and detail –

What suggestions have they made?

What does the headline say about community projects?

Marking Scheme 

Free writing piece is marked using the same metrics as used in the ALBSU Initial Assessment.

Scenario 

L1/2 DA Writing assessment 

You have ordered the new Galactica One phone, but it has arrived with a cracked screen.

 Your task: Write a letter to the Manager, Alan Smith, at 12 Moorside Road, Stowe, ST32 4NY

• Introduce why you are writing?

• Content & Detail - explain your problem- how does a cracked screen impact on your use of the phone?

• Conclusion-How do you want the problem to be resolved? what do you want them to do – what action?

Use a formal layout for your letter. Proof read your work. Write at least 80-120 words.