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Which subject	English
What topic	Business letters and emails
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 9
Class size	20
What curriculum
Include full script
Check previous homework
Ask some students to presents their homework
Add a physical break
Add group activities
Include homework
Show correct answers
Prepare slide templates
Number of slides	5
Create fill-in cards for students
Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments

Lesson plan

Topic

Business Letters and Emails

Objectives

• Understand the structure and components of business letters and emails.
• Learn appropriate language and tone for professional communication.
• Develop skills in writing clear and concise business messages.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Handouts of sample business letters and emails
• Projector for visual aids
• Paper and pens for students
• Access to computers (optional for email part)

Grade/Age Group

Grade 9

Subject

English

Class Size

20 students

Length of Lesson

30 minutes

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the national curriculum goals for developing writing skills and understanding of professional communication.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction	5	Briefly introduce the topic of business letters and emails. Explain their importance in professional settings.
2	Checking Homework	5	Review last week's assignment on writing informal letters without students presenting. Provide written feedback and address common mistakes.
3	Components of Business Letters	5	Discuss the key components (date, salutation, body, closing, signature) of a business letter using a sample. Use the projector for visuals.
4	Components of Business Emails	5	Explain the structure of business emails (subject line, greeting, body, closing) and distinguish it from letters. Use a sample email for clarity.
5	Writing Practice	5	Assign students to write a brief business email based on a scenario provided in handouts. Encourage focus on tone and clarity.
6	Peer Review	5	Have students pair up and exchange their emails for peer review, focusing on structure, tone, and language.

Assessment

• Informal assessment during peer review to gauge understanding of lesson objectives.
• Review of written practice for feedback on clarity and professional tone.

Follow-Up

Encourage students to revise their business emails based on peer feedback and submit for a formal grade in the next class.

Lesson script