F4 Unit 1 Lesson 11: Let's Chat (Writing)

Form 4 Lesson 11: Let's Chat (Writing)

TEXTBOOK: PG 18

Today, we're going to look at some key things in email writing.

Please refer to your textbook: PG 18.

key = vital, or important

TASK A:

Read the email and answer the questions.

Multiple Choice

Who is writing the email?

• Mark

• Simon

• Simon's parents

Multiple Choice

Why is this person writing?

• to give Mark his news

• to invite him to a party

• both

Multiple Choice

What set phrases are used to begin the email?

• how are things?

• I haven't heard from your for ages

• both

Multiple Choice

What set phrases are used to end the email?

• Well, that's all for now

• Write back with all your news

• both

Multiple Select

What makes this email informal?

• informal language

• contractions

  (haven't, I've, isn't)

• exclamations

• direct questions

Don't be discouraged if you did not get the questions right, those are only for the warm up activity <3

discouraged = daunt, sad, upset

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Now, let's try some comprehension questions shall we?

• ok :)

• I'll do my best!

• *surprised pikachu face* :O

Multiple Choice

When is Simon's birthday?

• in two day

• in two days

• in ages

Multiple Choice

What are Simon's parents getting him for his birthday?

• a laptop

• music files and films

• his dad's ancient computer

Multiple Choice

What will he be able to do with his birthday gift?

• nagging his parents

• organise his music files and films

• throw away his dad's ancient computer

Multiple Choice

Does his dad have a new computer?

• no, he doesn't

• it's not mentioned

• yes, he does

Multiple Choice

When is Simon having his party?

• on Saturday

• it's not mentioned

• on the weekend

Multiple Choice

Do Simon and Mark see each other a lot?

• no, they don't

• it's not mentioned

• yes, they do

Multiple Choice

Who will Mark see at Simon's party?

• his old friends

• his new schoolmates

• Simon's family

TASK B:

Read Simon's email again and look at the notes Mark has made. Match Mark's notes with the points a-c which show what he should include in his reply to Simon.

Multiple Choice

a. give news

• tell him

• great!

• sure!

Multiple Choice

b. express enthusiasm

• tell him

• great!

• sure!

Multiple Choice

c. accept or refuse invitation

• tell him

• great!

• sure!

TASK C:

Now, read the email that Mark has written to Simon and answer some comprehension questions.

Multiple Choice

What will be easier for Mark and Simon to do now?

• to keep in touch

• play some online games

• listen to songs

Multiple Choice

What does Mark think of his new school?

• it's okay

• he's doing well

• haven't made many new friends

Multiple Choice

What does he think of his new friend?

• he's from Science class

• he's interesting and hilarious

• he likes hip hop and raps

Multiple Choice

What are they thinking of doing together?

• creating a band together

• going to Simon's party

• perform at Simon's party

Now, if you did not do well, it is because you did not read the questions carefully.

Remember that your answer must be what the questions ASKED, not whatever you see first in the passage.

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That's all for today lovely - Ms Syima Munira

• YEAY!!

• oh thank god I'm going to go eat now.

• see you soon <3

• ok like but where did u go?