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The basic structure of a useful lesson in formal letter writing is here, but there are no procedural details or support materials to implement it. However, the idea is worth pursuing, to help your learners develop a strong understanding of why we use formal language in certain settings and how to identify, compare, and use language of varying degrees of formality to concrete effect.

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letter writing

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letter writing, register, formal versus informal written language, using language in appropriate settings, english language arts
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Grade
4th - 8th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
Instructional Strategies
Collaborative Learning
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Year
2009

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