REFLECTION 5

Lesson plan

In this week we learn how to create a lesson plan, it really important for who teacher to be, and here what I have made.

LESSON OVER VIEW

Lesson Topic or Title  : writing  formal and informal letters

Grade Level                : Senior High School

Class/Semester            : XI/2^nd

Goal(s)                        : Getting students to understand the differences between formal and informal letters is an important step towards helping them master differences in register required for writing in English. These exercises focus on helping them improve their understanding of the type of language that is used in an informal and formal letter.

                                                                                                                                

Lesson Summary        : Students will find some differences between formal and informal letter and evaluate between the language and the requirements of both letters. They will compare and contrast different of the both letters. Student also will generalize of each letter. Students will use table organizers to gather information ideas to put into writings and presentations. The Internet will allow them to search various versions  about the letters. Element of result searching will be identified.

Approximate Time Needed

This lesson will take 2 hours/90 minutes

Lesson Objective

Understanding the difference between formal and informal letters, vocabulary practice, writing practice.

National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS-S)

·         Basic operations and concepts

Students are proficient in the use of technology.

·         Technology productivity tools

Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.

·         Technology research tools

Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of

sources.

·         Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations

based on the appropriateness for specific tasks.

·         Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools

Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed

decisions.

Lesson Procedure

Pre

·         Ask the students, do they know how to write formal and informal letter

·         Ask the student to write a letter

While

·         Tell them we are going to study how to write formal and informal letters

·         explain them briefly what are formal and informal letter

·         Show them the formal and informal letter in a page by using projector

·         Tell students they will now work in teams of 5

·         Ask each of group to list the differences between both letters.

·         Correct the students task and explain once again.

Post

·         Ask students to match the phrase 1-11 and match them with a purpose  (in order to used the students in get understanding of writing letter)

That reminds me,... Why don't we... I'd better get going... Thanks for your letter... Please let me know... I'm really sorry... Love, Could you do something for me? Write soon... Did you know that.. I'm happy to hear that...

to finish the letter to apologize to thank the person for writing to begin the letter to change the subject to ask a favor before signing the letter to suggest or invite to ask for a reply to ask for a response

·         ask the students to write a letter by Choosing one of the three subjects below to their friend or family member.

1. Write a letter to sister that is living far from you. Tell  her about your current  conditions.
2. Write a letter to a cousin and invite them to your Mauled ceremony.
3. Write a letter to a company that you want to look for a job.

·         Show the students paper task by using the projector and ask the another students to correct the letter that displayed.

Evaluation/Assessment

Rubrics will be used to assess the letters that students have made, that some categories will be required, consist of they understanding in distinguishing the differences both letter, grammar using that will also consider, and vocabularies using that they have provided in the letter that they have written.

Accommodations

1.    Suggest the student to have a class in the library, therefor they will easily find the material. 

2.    By working in group, the student who  has difficulties in writing could ask to his friends.

3.    Let students use a spelling dictionary

4.    Let students to seek the material in the internet

5.    Ask students to write in stages so it will be easier them in correcting errors.

Technology Needed

·         Computer(s)

·         Internet Connection

·         Projection System

·         Internet Web Browser

·         Word Processing

·         Other Inspiration Software

Materials, resources and equipment

a.    Material for teacher

·         Markers

·         Guiding book

b.    Material for student

·         Pen

·         paper

·         Envelope

c.    Resources

1.      Relevant text book.

2.      several websites.

                        http://www.byteacher.com  

                        http://www.myenglishpages.com

                        http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/