Writing Letter of Congratulations Primary 5 (Basic 5) Second Term Week 9 English Studies

WRITING LETTER OF CONGRATULATIONS PRIMARY 5 (BASIC 5) SECOND TERM WEEK 9 ENGLISH STUDIES

ENGLISH STUDIES

SECOND TERM

WEEK 9

PRIMARY 5 (BASIC 5) 

THEME – WRITING 

TOPIC – WRITING LETTER OF CONGRATULATIONS 

LEARNING AREA

1. Introduction

2. Features of a Letter of Congratulations

3. Letter of Congratulations

4. Lesson Evaluating

5. Summary

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

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

1. Explain the meaning of a letter of congratulations.

2. State occasions for writing a congratulatory letter.

3. Identify the features of a congratulatory letter.

4. Write a simple letter of congratulations.

5. Use appropriate expressions in congratulatory letters.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

The pupils already know the format of letters. This lesson helps them write letters expressing happiness for another person’s success or achievement.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. Sample letter of congratulations

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 congratulations is a letter written to express happiness, joy, and good wishes to someone who has achieved success or experienced a happy event.

We write congratulatory letters for occasions such as:

• Success in examinations

• Promotion

• Winning a competition

• Birthday celebration

• Graduation

Features of a Letter of Congratulations

• Writer’s address

• Date

• Salutation

• Body of the letter

• Complimentary close

• Name of the writer

LETTER OF CONGRATULATIONS

1. Success in examinations

12, Bode Thomas,

Surulere, Lagos.

15th December, 2026.

Dear Ade,

LETTER OF CONGRATULATIONS

I am very happy to hear that you came first in your class examination.

Congratulations on your excellent performance. Your hard work and dedication have paid off. I pray that you continue to achieve greater success in your studies.

Please accept my warm congratulations and best wishes.

Yours sincerely,

Ayo

2. Letter of Congratulations on Promotion

12, Command Street,

Festac, Lagos.

5th June, 2030.

Dear Uncle John,

I am delighted to hear about your promotion at work.

Congratulations on this achievement. Your hard work and dedication have earned you this success. I wish you greater achievements in your new position.

Congratulations once again.

Yours sincerely,

Matthew

3. Letter of Congratulations on Winning a Competition

15, Peace Avenue,

Apapa, Lagos.

18th May, 2020.

Dear Ade,

I was very happy to hear that you won the spelling competition.

Congratulations on your success. Your determination and hard work have brought you this victory. I wish you more success in future competitions.

Accept my warm congratulations.

Yours sincerely,

Taiye

4. Birthday celebration

Dear Tunde,

Happy Birthday to you! I wish you good health, happiness, and success in all your endeavours. May you enjoy many more years in peace and joy.

Congratulations and best wishes.

5. Letter of Congratulations on Graduation

20, Michael Road,

Ajah, Lagos.

15th June, 2026.

Dear Bisi,

I am pleased to hear that you have successfully graduated from school.

Congratulations on your graduation. This achievement is the result of your hard work and commitment. I wish you success in your future studies and career.

Congratulations once again.

Yours sincerely,

Abdul

SUMMARY

Pupils learned that a letter of congratulations is written to express happiness and good wishes to someone for an achievement or joyful occasion.

PRESENTATION

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

1. The teacher introduces the lesson by asking pupils:

• Have you ever congratulated someone before?

• On what occasion did you congratulate the person?

• How did you express your happiness?

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils respond and share experiences.

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

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

3. The teacher mentions occasions when congratulatory letters are written.

Examples:

• Success in examinations

• Winning a competition

• Graduation

• Birthday celebration

• Promotion

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils mention other occasions.

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

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

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

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

6. The teacher explains the parts of the letter:

• Address

• Date

• Salutation

• Body

• Closing

• Signature/Name

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils identify each part.

7. The teacher guides pupils to write a simple congratulatory letter.

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, and letter format.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils make necessary corrections.

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

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.

NEXT LESSON

LESSON EVALUATION 

Teacher asks pupils,

1. What is a letter of congratulations?

2. Mention two occasions for writing a congratulatory letter.

3. State three features of a congratulatory letter.

4. Why do people write congratulatory letters?

5. Write a sentence expressing congratulations.