An email
Kid’s Box 5
An email
You will have to write a short
email.
There are 3 points you need to
write about.
You must write 30 words or
more.
An email What do you need to write about?
•
What must you write
about?
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•
Brothers and sisters
• brothers and sisters
•
•
My hobbies
• hobbies • Music I like
• music you like •
Take a look at these two examples. Which is the correct one and why?
A B
The correct one is B because it includes
the 3 points:
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•
Let’s take a look at the email.
Always use an
an informal
phrase to start
the email!
Let’s take a look at the email.
Answer the
different
points in the
task!!!
Let’s take a look at the email.
It’s important to
write a phrase to
end an email.
Juan did not do
it!!
See you soon
Now, you practice!
Read the task and then complete the example with your own words.
Discuss the options with your classmates.
Hi Julie,
Do you want to go surfing ……………………………..? I’ve got two surfboards, but you should
………………………. a packed lunch. Let’s meet at ……………………………………… at my house.
See you soon,
Key language and ideas for emails
Opening an email
Hi Hello Hi ……, Hello …..,
Closing an email
See you soon Love Bye Thanks
Inviting someone
Would you like to ….? Do you want to …?
Making a suggestion
Why don’t you/we …? You/We … Let’s … How about …? What about …?
Key language and ideas for emails
Making an offer or promise
I could … if you like. I can … if you want. I’ll …
Making a request
Could I/you … ? Can I/you … ? Thanks
Giving good news
Can you believe it? Great news! Guess what?
Giving bad news
I’m sorry but … I’m afraid but …
This is the task you must do. Read it carefully, think what you want to write, use the
language your teacher has given you and write the email in your notebook.