Assessment for Learning Resource Bank

Web-based Learning and Teaching Support

Learning and Teaching Activity – Letter Writing

　

Learning Targets for Key Stage 2 :

ISc -	to exchange messages such as writing simple letters
KSb -	to interpret and use given information through processes or activities such as matching, sequencing, describing, classifying and to follow instructions
ESd -	to give expression to one's experience through activities

Learning Objectives:

Text Types

Vocabulary

Language Items and Communicative Functions

Language Skills

Attitudes

Generic Skills

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letters

N.A.

-	use formulaic expressions to begin and end a letter

-	Reading
-	Writing

　

　

　

　

-	develop sensitivity towards language use in the process of communication

-	communication skills

Related Basic Competencies:

L3-R-5-P6BC:	Using a range of reading strategies to understand the meaning of simple texts with the help of cues
L4-W-2-P6BC:	Using common punctuation marks in simple texts with some degree of accuracy
L3-W-3-P6BC	Writing and/or responding to simple texts with relevant information and ideas (including personal experiences, imaginative ideas and evaluative remarks) with the help of cues
L3-W-4-P6BC:	Writing simple texts using a small range of vocabulary, sentence patterns, cohesive devices and verb forms fairly appropriately with the help of cues despite some spelling and grammatical mistakes
L3-W-5-P6BC:	Constructing short and simple texts on familiar topics with little guidance to communicate one's own ideas and experiences intelligibly

Activity

Description

Duration

(mins.)

For students'self-access

Part 1

An interactive activity: A Letter to a Friend

Learners get familiar with formulaic expressions and their positions in a personal letter.

15

Part 2

An interactive activity: What is Different?

Learners distinguish the difference between an informal letter and a formal letter.

15

Part 3

An interactive activity: A Letter to the Principal

Learners recognize the layout and formulaic expressions of a formal letter.

15

Part 4

A classroom activity: A Letter from a Pen-friend
Learners read a letter and write a reply.

30

　

　