Formal Letter writing exemplar and planning

An example of a formal letter from a rather unruly pupil to the Head. This text is ideal for Year six pupils about to change school.

Please note that the text of this letter is available for free in my shop.

What a good one looks like (WAGOLL). Text exemplar with worksheets, a presentation and lesson ideas. This original and exciting text encourages pupils to talk, innovate and then write. The 4 resources can be used for Big Writing. The exemplar text is ideal for when pupils are imitating, innovating or inventing.

Download includes:
- the text of a formal letter
- a pupil worksheet containing an analysis of the language features
- a PowerPoint presentation of the text
- 8 ideas for how to use the text in lessons that will easily last a week
- an editable lesson plan to copy and paste into your own

This example text can be used by pupils to:
- observe the features of formal letters
- rewrite the letter using their own language or by borrowing phrases
- write a formal letter in the style of the author

These texts are probably most suited to pupils in years 5 or above.