Y3 - Writing Jan 2021 - Lesson 1

Writing
Informal letter giving advice
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This lesson contains 13 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slides.

time-iconLesson duration is: 45 min

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Writing
Informal letter giving advice

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Learning goal

I can write clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects related to my interests. I can write an essay or report, passing on information or giving reasons in support of or against a particular point of view.

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In this lesson:
  • Reading example letters
  • Answering questions
  • Letter conventions
  • Writing a letter

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Reading
Read the letters, then answer the questions

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What's Alan's problem?

Slide 6 - Open question

What question does Susannah suggest that Alan asks himself?

Slide 7 - Open question

Read Susannah's reply again. In which paragraph does she ...
... offer advice to make the friendship work?
... outline Alan's problem?
... tell him to speak to others about his problem?
... ask Alan to think more carefully about the situation?

Slide 8 - Drag question

Look
Look at Susannah's reply again.

What makes this a successful letter?

Write down in class notebook: what are 3 basic things you need to do to write a good letter?


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What makes a letter successful?
Letter conventions
Salutation / greeting
Ending and  your name
Paragraphing
Blank lines between paragraphs

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Read this letter below, think of advice to give to Lara

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What is your advice
to Lara?

Slide 12 - Mind map

Now write a reply to Lara
(150 - 200 words)
Write a reply saying what you think she should do.
Think of what makes a letter successful.

Write your letter in "class notebook" in Teams

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