Greek Island of Santorini

Greek Island of Santorini

​Writing a Postcard

Lesson 79-80 / Writing

​Close-up textbook page 104 -105

​Unit 8 / English Book 2

​Success Criteria:

Open Ended

Would you like to go to Greek Island of Santorini?

Open Ended

Where do you want to spend your holidays?

Multiple Choice

I've got three sisters _______ as a brother.

• as well

• as well as

Multiple Choice

We are making a cake _______ it's my best friend's birthday.

• because

• and

Multiple Choice

Tell me more about your family. _________ where does everyone live?

• For example

• Such as

Multiple Choice

I'm going to art college __________ painting and sculpture are my favourite pastimes.

• like

• since

Multiple Choice

They went to Peru in 2010 _________ again in 2012.

• and

• too

Multiple Choice

Activities ________ ice hockey, skiing, and snowboarding are very popular in Canada.

• also

• like

Multiple Choice

Aunt Meg will help us _________ she's very reliable.

• as

• instance

Multiple Choice

They invited their relatives and their in-laws _______ to the party.

• as well

• because

Multiple Choice

What will you write?

• A letter

• A postcard

Multiple Choice

Who will read it?

• Your cousin Jo

• Your friend Jo

Multiple Choice

What information should you include?

• information about your holiday, say what are you going to do tomorrow.

• information about your exam, say what are you going to do at school.

Multiple Choice

What question do you need to include?

• When are you going to school?

• When are you going on holiday?

Multiple Choice

How many words do you have to write?

• 80-100words

• 35 - 45 words

Multiple Select

Read the example postcard again and tick the things the writer has done.

• included a question

• described negative things about the holiday

• used different adjectives

• included the plan for the next day.

Multiple Select

Read the example postcard again and tick the things the writer has done.

• described the weather

• used informal language

• explained the positive points about the holiday

• included a greeting and ending

Open Ended

We are on holiday in.....

Open Ended

The weather is...

Open Ended

The hotel / campsite / apartment is...

Open Ended

We've been to... and seen ...

Open Ended

Write your postcard to your friend Ed in England.

(refer to your textbook page 104)