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Writing using a formal tone is a skill pupils learn throughout KS2. This formal letter KS2 text types resource pack gives pupils the opportunity to write a letter of application for a role in school or for a dream job. After studying the features of a formal letter, pupils will write their own formal letter in response to the prompts within the pack, or for a position or role linked to your current topic or the class’ interests.
Two examples of formal letters are included, showing WAGOLL (what a good one looks like), to inspire writing and provide an example letter writing template that pupils can refer to when writing their own letters..
What is included in this formal writing KS2 pack?
- Model Text 1 - ‘Student Council Application’
An example formal letter written by a year 4 child to apply to become a member of the school’s student council.
- Model Text 2 - ‘Dream Job’
An example formal letter applying for a position as an animal keeper at a local wildlife park.
- Formal Letter writing sheet
A PDF containing success criteria that pupils can use to support their writing and explore how to write a formal letter. There are two versions for upper and lower KS2. UKS2 includes examples of modal verbs and formal language. LKS2 includes examples of conjunctions and Standard English.
- Job Adverts
Various job adverts are included for pupils to respond to.
- Formal Letter Writing Plan
A worksheet to support pupils to plan and structure their writing.
- Writing Paper
A PDF sheet that pupils could use to present their work.
What is a formal letter?
A formal letter is a type of writing used in professional situations. Examples might include a job application, letter of complaint, a letter to a customer or to parents. Formal letters should be written using a formal tone. The use of Standard English and formal vocabulary is needed.
National Curriculum English programme of study links:
Year 3/4 Pupils should plan their writing by discussing writing that is similar to that which they are planning to write in order to understand and learn from its structure, vocabulary and grammar. Pupils will express time, place and cause using conjunctions ... Pupils will use Standard English forms for verb inflections
Year 5 /6 Pupils should plan their writing by identifying the audience for and purpose for writing, selecting the appropriate form and using other similar writing as models for their own. Pupils should show degrees of possibility using modal verbs. Pupils should recognise vocabulary and structures that are appropriate for formal speech and writing.
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- Model Text 1 - Student Council Application
- Model Text 2 - Dream Job
- Formal Letter writing sheet LKS2
- Formal Letter writing sheet UKS2
- Writing paper
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Application Letter Examples
Subject: German
Age range: 14-16
Resource type: Assessment and revision
Last updated
24 February 2014
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Very good to model writing and use a cloze exercise after sme modification too.
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The application letter exercise is helpful and the speaking questions would be great to stage a role play interview.
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To demonstrate their understanding of the topic, your KS2 class will then be asked to write their very own formal letter to showcase their new skills and abilities. This could be a letter to your local MP, practicing your job application skills or a simple thank you letter to friends or family.
Writing Formally – Example Application Letter. Add to My Folder. Join Scholastic Resource Bank: Primary from just £15.00. a year to access thousands of KS1 and KS2 resources. Use this example to discuss and identify the more formal style needed in an application letter. Look out for the subjunctive mood!
Real Writing Year 6 - Unit 15 Model text: Job Applications, by Anita Loughrey Curriculum links: English - identifying the audience for and purpose of writing Writing unit overview This writing unit for Year 6 is built around an original model text by Anita Loughrey; a pair of job application letters, one written in a formal register, and the other informal. The example text is available as a ...
doc, 30.5 KB. A powerpoint with class job advertised. Application forms also available. I have used as a handover activity or a first day of the new school year activity. I also have my husband come in each year and interview the children. I give them similar interview questions ahead for talk homework . I work with upper ks2 children, so not ...
Example Teacher Cover Letter. Below is a good example of a (fictional!) teacher cover letter. Dear Mrs Jones, I am very pleased to learn of the KS2 teaching opportunity at Twinklington Primary. I am confident that my five years of experience as a KS2 educator more than prepare me for this new challenge.
This formal letter KS2 text types resource pack from Plazoom gives pupils the chance to write a job application letter. After studying the features of a formal letter, children will pen their own. Included are two examples of formal letters, plus there’s a letter writing template to help pupils along.
What is included in this formal writing KS2 pack? Model Text 1 - ‘Student Council Application’ An example formal letter written by a year 4 child to apply to become a member of the school’s student council. Model Text 2 - ‘Dream Job’ An example formal letter applying for a position as an animal keeper at a local wildlife park. Formal ...
A Guided Reading Pack aimed at Y1m/Y2d/Y3e readers in the form of two CVs; one for Santa Claus and one for Mrs Claus. Text, teacher questions, follow-up work, vocabulary activities and SPAG activities included. Our selection of KS2 Job Applications Resources & Worksheets. Created by teachers for teachers.
Application Letter Examples. Subject: German. Age range: 14-16. Resource type: Assessment and revision. File previews. doc, 29 KB. doc, 30 KB. ppt, 333 KB. An examplar letter with phrases to use for own work and ppt with simple questions to get started / recap / sum up.