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Jack's Apology Letter Templates

Jack wants to repair a friendship. Read the situation, complete the short tasks, then choose a writing template to draft his apology. A strong apology names what happened, recognises its effect, and explains how the writer will change.

The situation

Jack borrowed his friend Niamh's football without asking. He left it outside in the rain, and it became muddy. When Niamh asked what had happened, Jack blamed the weather instead of telling the truth. He has cleaned the ball and wants to write a sincere letter to Niamh.

1.Name two things Jack did that he should apologise for.

2.How might Niamh have felt when she found her muddy ball and heard Jack blame the weather? Give two possible feelings and explain one.

3.Which sentence takes responsibility for Jack's actions?

I'm sorry the ball got muddy, but it was raining.
I'm sorry I borrowed your ball without asking and left it outside in the rain.
I'm sorry you got annoyed about the ball.

4.Improve this sentence so Jack accepts responsibility and shows that he understands the effect: “Sorry about the ball.”

5.Number these parts from 1 to 4 to show a sensible order for Jack's letter: promise to do better; greeting; explanation and apology; kind closing.

6.Draft two useful sentences for Jack's letter. Finish both: “I should have…” and “Next time, I will…”

Choose a writing template

Use either template below. Include a greeting, a clear apology, the effect of Jack's actions, a specific promise, and a closing. You may use the model phrases from the earlier questions.

7.Write Jack's apology using these starters: “Dear Niamh,” “I am sorry that…” “I understand that…” “I should have…” “Next time, I will…” “I hope…” “From, Jack”.

8.Write a complete apology letter from Jack to Niamh in your own words. Make the apology specific, explain how Niamh may have felt, and make a promise Jack can keep.

9.Read your letter again. Name one detail you included that makes the apology specific, and one change you made to make your writing clearer or kinder.