Letter Writing

This activity combines reading, writing, and craft as the pupils learn about letter writing in Walter Scott's day. The pupils create a crest for themselves and then write a letter about their favourite poem. They then fold up their letter, in an early nineteenth century style, seal it with thier crest, and then pass it on to their classmate. The PowerPoint also includes extracts from four short poems, which the pupils can use as their favourite poem, if they don't have one of their own. Alternatively, this activity can be completed after the pupils have completed a poetry activity, such as the short poems activity. Finally, there is an extract from a letter that Walter Scott wrote with understanding questions.

A recommended order for actvities is:

• 'Who was Walter Scott?' PowerPoint or reading activity ( PDF ).
• Poetry reading activity, such as the short poems activity , The Lay of the Last Minstrel, 'Jock of Hazeldean,' 'The Hunt,' or Writing about Place.
• Letter writing activity.

Click here for the activity PowerPoint.

Click here for the teacher's guide.

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