Writing Letter of Appreciation Primary 5 (Basic 5) Second Term Week 11 English Studies

WRITING LETTER OF APPRECIATION PRIMARY 5 (BASIC 5) SECOND TERM WEEK 11 ENGLISH STUDIES

ENGLISH STUDIES

SECOND TERM

WEEK 11

PRIMARY 5 (BASIC 5) 

THEME – WRITING 

TOPIC – WRITING OF APPRECIATION 

LEARNING AREA

1. Introduction

2. Features of Letter of Appreciation

3. Writing Letter of Appreciation

4. Class Exercise/Test Questions and Answers/Assignment

5. Summary

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

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

1. Explain the meaning of a letter of appreciation.

2. State reasons for writing a letter of appreciation.

3. Identify the features of a letter of appreciation.

4. Write a simple letter of appreciation.

5. Use appropriate expressions of gratitude in a letter.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

The pupils already know the format of informal letters. This lesson helps them express gratitude through letter writing.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. Sample letter of appreciation

2. Whiteboard and marker/chalkboard and chalk

3. English textbook

4. Chart showing letter format

5. Pupils’ notebooks

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

A letter of appreciation is a letter written to express gratitude or thanks to someone for kindness, help, support, or a gift received.

People write letters of appreciation to:

• thank someone for a gift.

• appreciate assistance received.

• show gratitude for kindness.

• acknowledge support or encouragement.

FEATURES OF A LETTER OF APPRECIATION

• Writer’s address

• Date

• Salutation

• Body of the letter

• Complimentary close

• Name of the writer

LETTER OF APPRECIATION 1

21, Daniel Street,

Igando, Lagos.

15th June, 2026.

Dear Uncle Michael,

LETTER OF APPRECIATION

I am writing to express my sincere appreciation for the school bag you gave me.

I am very grateful for your kindness and generosity. The bag is beautiful and very useful for my studies. Thank you for thinking of me.

May God bless you abundantly for your kindness.

Yours sincerely,

Segun

LETTER OF APPRECIATION 2

25, Adewale Street,

Surulere, Lagos.

20th June, 2026.

Dear Aunty Grace,

LETTER OF APPRECIATION

I am writing to thank you for your kindness and support during my illness.

I appreciate the fruits, medicines, and encouragement you gave me while I was sick. Your care helped me recover quickly and return to school.

Thank you very much for your love and concern. May God continue to bless you and your family.

Yours sincerely,

Mary Johnson

More Samples of Letters of Appreciation, Simple Letter of Appreciation

PRACTICE EXERCISE

A. Answer the Questions

1. What is a letter of appreciation?

2. Why do people write letters of appreciation?

3. Mention two occasions when a letter of appreciation can be written.

4. State three features of a letter of appreciation.

5. What expression can be used to show gratitude?

B. Fill in the Blanks

6. A letter of appreciation is written to express ______.

7. The first part of a letter is the writer’s ______.

8. We write a letter of appreciation when we receive a ______.

9. The greeting in a letter is called the ______.

10. The ending of a letter is called the ______ close.

C. Writing Activity

11. Write a short letter appreciating your uncle for giving you a school bag.

12. Write a short letter thanking your teacher for helping you in your studies.

13. Write a short letter appreciating your friend for helping you with your homework.

14. Write a short letter thanking your parents for their support.

15. Write a short letter appreciating a neighbour who helped you.

ANSWERS

1. A letter of appreciation is a letter written to express gratitude or thanks.

2. To thank someone for kindness, help, support, or gifts received.

3. Receiving a gift; receiving help or support.

4. Writer’s address, date, salutation (any three).

5. “Thank you,” “I appreciate your kindness,” or “I am grateful.”

6. gratitude (thanks)

7. address

8. gift

9. salutation

10. complimentary

Answers will vary according to the pupil’s letter, but each letter should contain:

• Writer’s address

• Date

• Salutation

• Body of the letter expressing appreciation

• Complimentary close

• Writer’s name

SUMMARY

Pupils learned that a letter of appreciation is written to express gratitude and thankfulness for kindness, help, gifts, or support received from others.

PRESENTATION

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

1. The teacher introduces the lesson by asking pupils:

• Has anyone ever helped you before?

• How did you thank the person?

• Have you ever received a gift from someone?

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

2. The teacher explains the meaning of a letter of appreciation.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen attentively and repeat the meaning.

3. The teacher discusses occasions when letters of appreciation are written.

Examples:

• Receiving a gift

• Receiving help or support

• Being shown kindness

• Receiving encouragement

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils mention other situations where appreciation may be necessary.

4. The teacher explains the features of a letter of appreciation.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils identify the features in a sample letter.

5. The teacher presents a sample letter of appreciation and reads it aloud.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen and follow the reading.

6. The teacher explains the different parts of the letter:

• Writer’s address

• Date

• Salutation

• Body of the letter

• Complimentary close

• Writer’s name

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils identify the parts correctly.

7. The teacher guides pupils to write a simple letter appreciating someone for a gift or assistance received.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils write in their notebooks.

8. The teacher asks some pupils to read their letters aloud.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils read and listen to corrections.

9. The teacher corrects errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and letter format.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils make necessary corrections.

10. The teacher summarizes the lesson by revising the meaning, purpose, and format of a letter of appreciation.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils participate in the summary and answer revision 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 a letter of appreciation?

2. Why do people write letters of appreciation?

3. Mention three features of a letter of appreciation.

4. What expression can be used to show gratitude?

5. Write a sentence appreciating someone.