Writing Informal letter Primary 4 (Basic 4) First Term Week 10 English Studies

WRITING INFORMAL LETTER PRIMARY 4 (BASIC 4) FIRST TERM WEEK 10 ENGLISH STUDIES

ENGLISH STUDIES

FIRST TERM

WEEK 10

PRIMARY 4 (BASIC 4) 

THEME – WRITING 

TOPIC – INFORMAL LETTER 

LEARNING AREA

1. Introduction

2. Features of Informal Letters

3. Sample of Informal Letter

4. Summary and Lesson Evaluation

5. Test Questions and Answers

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. define an informal letter.

2. identify the parts of an informal letter.

3. state the features of an informal letter.

4. write a simple informal letter to a friend or family member.

5. use correct format in writing an informal letter.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

The pupils have previously learned how to write meaningful sentences and compositions. In this lesson, they will use those skills to write an informal letter.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. Chart showing the format of an informal letter

2. Sample informal letter

3. Flashcards containing letter-writing terms

4. Pupils’ notebooks and writing materi als

METHOD OF TEACHING

Choose a suitable and appropriate methods for the lessons.

Note – Irrespective of choosing methods of teaching, always introduce an activities that will arouse pupil’s interest or lead them to the lessons. 

REFERENCE MATERIALS

1. Scheme of Work

2. 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum

3. Course Book

4. All Relevant Material

5. Online Information

CONTENT OF THE LESSON

INTRODUCTION

Meaning of an Informal Letter

An informal letter is a letter written to friends, parents, brothers, sisters, relatives, or other people we know personally.

PARTS OF AN INFORMAL LETTER 

1. Writer’s Address

2. Date

3. Salutation

4. Body of the Letter

5. Closing

6. Writer’s Name

GUIDELINES FOR WRITING AN INFORMAL LETTER

1. Write the Writer’s Address at the top right or left corner.

2. Write the Date below the address.

3. Write the Salutation (Greeting), such as:

• Dear John,

• Dear Mary,

4. Write the Body of the Letter:

• Begin with a friendly greeting.

• State the reason for writing the letter.

• Give relevant information clearly and simply.

5. Write the Closing, such as:

• Yours sincerely,

• Your loving friend,

6. Write Your Name below the closing.

7. Use simple and correct language.

8. Write in short paragraphs.

9. Check your spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

10. Keep the letter friendly and polite.

FORMAT OF AN INFORMAL LETTER

1. Writer’s Address

2. Date

3. Salutation

4. Body of the Letter

5. Closing

6. Writer’s Name

Example:

1. Writer’s Address

2. Date

3. Dear John,

4. Body of the Letter

5. Yours sincerely,

6. Michael

1. SAMPLE INFORMAL LETTER

For teaching purposes, you may use this sample:

No. 12 Market Road,

Ikorodu, Lagos.

10th May, 2026.

Dear John,

How are you and your family? I hope you are all fine. I am also fine and doing well in school.

I am writing to tell you about my new school. The teachers are kind and the pupils are friendly. I enjoy my studies and have made many friends.

Please greet your parents for me. I hope to hear from you soon.

Yours sincerely,

Michael

2. SAMPLE INFORMAL LETTER

No. 15 Unity Street,

Agege, Lagos.

15th June, 2026.

Dear Mary,

How are you and your family? I hope you are all fine. I am also fine and healthy.

I am writing to tell you about my family. There are five people in my family. They are my father, my mother, my two brothers, and me. My parents take good care of us, and we are happy together.

I enjoy going to school and playing with my brothers. We also help our parents at home.

Please greet your parents and siblings for me. I hope to hear from you soon.

Yours sincerely,

Blessing

3. SAMPLE INFORMAL LETTER

No. 8 Peace Avenue,

Ikotun, Lagos.

20th June, 2026.

Dear Chinedu,

How are you? I hope you are fine. I am also fine and doing well in school.

I want to tell you about my school. My school is very beautiful and has many classrooms. The teachers are kind and hardworking. I enjoy learning English, Mathematics, and Basic Science.

I have many friends in school, and we play together during break time. I love my school very much.

Please write back soon.

Yours sincerely,

David

4. SAMPLE INFORMAL LETTER

No. 4 Adewale Street,

Surulere, Lagos.

5th July, 2026.

Dear Esther,

How are you and your family? I hope you are all fine. I am also fine.

I am happy to invite you to my birthday party. The party will take place on Saturday, 12th July, 2026, at my house. There will be food, drinks, music, and games.

I will be very happy if you attend the party. Please come with your parents.

I look forward to seeing you.

Yours sincerely,

Aisha

PRESENTATION

To deliver the lesson, the teacher adopts the following steps:

1. The teacher introduces the lesson by asking pupils whether they have ever written or received a letter.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils respond to the questions and share their experiences.

2. The teacher explains the meaning of an informal letter and states the people to whom it can be written, such as friends, parents, brothers, sisters, and relatives.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen attentively and give examples of people they can write to.

3. The teacher introduces the parts of an informal letter:

• Writer’s Address

• Date

• Salutation

• Body of the Letter

• Closing

• Writer’s Name

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils identify and name the parts.

4. The teacher writes a sample informal letter on the board or displays it on a chart and reads it aloud.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils read after the teacher.

5. The teacher explains the function of each part of the letter.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen and ask questions.

6. The teacher guides pupils to identify the address, date, salutation, body, closing, and writer’s name in the sample letter.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils point out the different parts of the letter.

7. The teacher guides pupils to write a simple informal letter to a friend or family member.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils write their letters in their notebooks.

8. The teacher reads some pupils’ work, corrects errors, and provides feedback.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils make corrections and improve their work.

9. The teacher summarizes the lesson by reviewing the meaning, features, and format of an informal letter.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils participate in the review and answer oral questions.

CONCLUSION

To conclude the lesson for the week, the teacher revises the entire lesson and links it to the following week’s lesson.

LESSON EVALUATION 

Teacher asks pupils,

1. what is an informal letter?

2. mention three people to whom you can write an informal letter.

3. list the six parts of an informal letter.

4. what salutation is commonly used in an informal letter?

5. what is written at the end of an informal letter?

ANSWERS

1. An informal letter is a letter written to friends, family members, or relatives.

2. Friends, parents, and relatives.

3. Writer’s Address, Date, Salutation, Body of the Letter, Closing, Writer’s Name.

5. Dear ______.

6. Closing and Writer’s Name.

PRACTICE EXERCISE/TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS/ASSIGNMENT

A. Fill in the Blanks

1. An informal letter is written to ______ and relatives.

2. The first part of an informal letter is the writer’s ______.

3. The date is written below the ______.

4. “Dear John” is an example of a ______.

5. “Yours sincerely” is an example of a ______.

6. Arrange the Parts of an Informal Letter in the Correct Order

• Body of the Letter

• Writer’s Name

• Date

• Salutation

• Writer’s Address

• Closing

D. Writing Activity

Write a short informal letter to your friend telling him or her about:

Option 1: Your school

OR

Option 2: Your family

Use the correct format of an informal letter.

ANSWERS

1. friends

2. address

3. address

4. salutation

5. closing

6. Correct order

• Writer’s Address

• Date

• Salutation

• Body of the Letter

• Closing

• Writer’s Name