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To the letter

TEACHER Amber Lloyd

 

Year

NCEA Level

Suggested duration

11 1 1-2 weeks

 

Achievement Standard being assessed

Achievement criteria

Unit Standard 10792 version 2: Write Formal Personal Correspondence.
  • The letter is addressed to the intended person, and the purpose of the letter is stated at or near the beginning.
  • The information presented is accurate, clear, relevant, and ordered in a sequence which fits the context.
  • Information is presented so that the content, vocabulary, and tone fit the context, subject matter, and audience.
  • Punctuation is accurate in terms of fullstops, capital letters, and commas.
  • Spelling is accurate at least 90% of the time.
  • A formal letter format is followed, and the form of address used fits the context and the relationship between writer and receiver.

Processes

Exploring written language Structure formal personal correspondence using the appropriate register, format and form of address; presenting accurate, clear and relevant information; using accurate spelling and punctuation.

 

Introduction

This unit is aimed at preparing students for one of the communication unit standards which has been designated for the minimum 8 literacy credits for NCEA. The students are required to write two formal letters and one formal email. The unit has been based around the topic of travel and all correspondence relates to this topic.

Teaching and learning activities

Select and adapt these learning activities to best meet the needs of your students, and to fit the time available:

Learning task 1

Learning task 2

Learning task 3

Assessment

assessment_task (RTF 17KB)
assessment_checklist (RTF 17KB)

Unit standard 10792, version 2

Resources

Electronic

Follow up

Version one of unit standard 10792 required a personal letter so attached is a activities (RTF 436KB) related to writing a personal letter, still on the topic of travel. You may like to do these activities as extension work.

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