Introduce student to the topic by displaying images about blogging Provide a brief definition and ask student to identify parts of speech for the word "blog" Ask students two questions for engagement and participation: 1. Do you have a favorite blogger you follow? 2. If you were to blog, what would you blog about? Students will move into breakout rooms to discuss in pairs

Discuss different types of letters: Formal Letters (Professional/Official) Informal Letters (Personal/Social) Job Application/Cover Letter: Applying for work or internships. Friendly Letter: General news or checking in with family/friends. Letter of Complaint: Reporting a problem with a service or product. Thank You Note: Casual appreciation for a gift or favor. Inquiry Letter: Requesting specific information from an organization. Casual Invitation: Inviting a friend to a party or gathering. Letter to the Editor: Expressing an opinion on a public issue. Congratulatory Note: Acknowledging a friend's achievement. Resignation Letter: Formally notifying an employer you are leaving. Get Well Soon: Sending wishes to someone you know personally. Display my sample for writing a formal letter for writing a blog entry for a dance competition. [SALUTATION] Dear [Name]: (Use a colon for formal letters) [BODY] Paragraph 1: Introduction and Purpose. (State clearly why you are writing.) Paragraph 2: Details and Background. (Provide supporting information.) Paragraph 3: Conclusion and Call to Action. (State what you want to happen next.) [COMPLIMENTARY CLOSE] Sincerely, [SIGNATURE SECTION] (Leave 4 blank lines for your handwritten signature) Your Typed Name To Whom It May Concern:   I am writing to formally submit my blog entry, “Dancing for Likes” for the Annual TikTok Influencer Competition.  I am excited to showcase my personal piece through words and movement.   Although my blog entry is about dancing, the true meaning of my work is about looking past the likes to highlight the importance of healthcare for women.   I would be grateful to be considered for this well-respected competition.   Sincerely, Violeta Moreira I will then cover structure and layout and key check points for a formal letter [SALUTATION] Dear [Name]: (Use a colon for formal letters) [BODY] Paragraph 1: Introduction and Purpose. (State clearly why you are writing.) Paragraph 2: Details and Background. (Provide supporting information.) Paragraph 3: Conclusion and Call to Action. (State what you want to happen next.) [COMPLIMENTARY CLOSE] Sincerely, [SIGNATURE SECTION] (Leave 4 blank lines for your handwritten signature) Your Typed Name

Student will work individually than in pairs to match to the appropriate sections of my letter: 1. Name of sender 2. Introduction (reason to write) 3. Salutation (phrase) 4. Body (purpose) 5. Complimentary Close To Whom It May Concern:   I am writing to formally submit my blog entry, “Dancing for Likes,” for the Annual TikTok Influencer Competition.  I am excited to showcase my personal piece through words and movement.   Although my blog entry is about dancing, the true meaning of my work is about looking past the likes to highlight the importance of healthcare for women.   I would be grateful to be considered for this well-respected competition.   Sincerely, Violeta Moreira

Students will work together to match the expression/meaning to the correct action Expressions / Meaning Please consider my blog entry… Although my blog entry is about dancing… I would be grateful to be considered… a. Comparing / Contrasting b. Asking for action c. Giving a reason for letter

Meaning I am writing to formally submit my blog entry, “Dancing for Likes,” for the Annual TikTok Influencer Competition.  What is the core meaning?: The writer is officially entering a creative work (“Dancing for Likes”) into a specific competition. Intent or purpose: To present or propose something for review or consideration. CCQ's 1. Am I writing to enter a competition? Yes 2. Did I win the competition? No 3. Do I know the name of the competition? Yes Form I am writing to formally submit my blog entry, “Dancing for Likes,” for the Annual TikTok Influencer Competition.  Tense: Present Continuous (I am writing) to indicate an action happening in the current context of the correspondence. Structure: Subject + Auxiliary + Verb-ing: I am writing... Infinitive Phrase of Purpose: ...to formally submit (uses the adverb "formally" to modify the infinitive "to submit"). Direct Object: ...my blog entry, “Dancing for Likes,” (title enclosed in quotation marks for clarity). Prepositional Phrase: ...for the Annual TikTok Influencer Competition (specifies the destination/event). Appropriacy Register: Formal/Professional. The use of full forms instead of contractions (I am vs. I'm) and the adverb formally signals high respect and professional distance.

Students complete the sentence using their own language: 1. I am writing… 2. Although my blog entry is about dancing… 3. I would be grateful to be considered…

Students write a blog entry for a competition of their choice Useful language provided for students to consider: Here is a checklist of considerations when writing a blog. • include an engaging opening sentence consider your audience and why you are writing; choose an appropriate style • keep paragraphs short and start a new one for each change of topic • keep sentences short Introduction: I am writing Please consider I would like to Complimentary Closing: Sincerely Best regards, Thank you