Supplementary Reading – Basic 6 English Lesson Note (First Term)

Recommended Books for Letter Writing:

• Letter Writing Made Easy by A.B. Mamman
• Effective Communication for Students
• Nigerian Students’ Letter Guide
• Formal Writing Skills – Primary Edition

Reading Activities This Week:

Monday: Read sample formal letters in your textbook 

Tuesday: Find examples of letters in newspapers

Wednesday: Practice reading letters aloud with proper intonation 

Thursday: Study letter formats from different sources 

Friday: Review and compare different letter styles

Exercise G – Reading Analysis

Find a formal letter from a newspaper or magazine. Answer these questions:

1. What type of formal letter is it?
2. Who wrote the letter?
3. What is the main purpose?
4. Is the format correct?
5. What new vocabulary did you learn?

Letter Writing Tips:

• Keep your language simple and clear
• Be polite and respectful
• State your purpose early
• Use proper paragraphing
• Check spelling and punctuation
• Write neatly