Letter to secondary school - PowerPoint

This comprehensive PowerPoint presentation, designed by Teacher-of-Primary.co.uk, serves as a detailed guide for students learning to write formal letters, particularly a letter to the Head of Year Seven at their secondary school. It begins by reinforcing the correct use of capital letters, providing examples and engaging students in identifying where capital letters are necessary. The presentation further delves into the differences between formal and informal language, demonstrating the appropriate contexts for each and the importance of choosing the right tone for a job application or a formal complaint.

The resource continues by walking students through the drafting process, encouraging the use of a thesaurus to expand vocabulary and select words with greater precision for impact and effect. Students are shown the layout of a formal letter, including the correct placement of addresses, date, salutation, and closing. They are also given examples of what not to do when writing formally. As they progress, students are prompted to draft and redraft their work, with a focus on improving language skills, correcting errors, and refining their presentation. The final lesson aims to produce a polished final draft, incorporating all the skills learned, ready for sharing and potentially displaying within the classroom.