| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | Computer science |
| What topic | Writing an email to a teacher |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 6 |
| 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 |
Computer Science
Writing an Email to a Teacher
Grade 6
30 minutes
20
This lesson aligns with the national standards focusing on digital literacy and effective communication skills.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 | Briefly discuss the importance of email communication and its components (subject, greeting, body, closing). |
| 2 | Examples of Email | 7 | Show examples of both formal and informal emails. Discuss what makes an email appropriate for a teacher. |
| 3 | Email Writing Guidelines | 5 | Provide guidelines on how to write a formal email: tone, structure, and etiquette. Use the projector to highlight key points. |
| 4 | Writing Practice | 10 | Students will draft their own email to a teacher about an assignment question or class concern. Ensure they include all components discussed. |
| 5 | Peer Review | 2 | In pairs, students will exchange their drafts for constructive feedback using a checklist. |
| 6 | Conclusion and Homework | 1 | Wrap up the lesson by summarizing the key points. Assign homework to revise their email based on peer feedback and submit via the school’s email system. |
Students are to revise their drafted email based on peer feedback and send it to the teacher via email. The revisions should be emailed by the end of the week. Homework will be checked by the teacher without student presentations.
Students will be assessed based on the clarity and correctness of their email components, including use of a formal tone, proper structure, and adherence to guidelines. Feedback will be provided individually.