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Task 1
English department / Miss Paola Guíñez / 10th grade

Name: __Mauricio_Hernandez_Villa______________________________
Class: __2do medio D__ Date: 07-08-2020____ Score: _____ / 27.

Objective
● OA 9 To demonstrate comprehension of general ideas and explicit information
in texts about an email
● OA 14 To write an email.

The Email

Email is a system of sending written messages electronically from one

computer to another. Email is an abbreviation of 'electronic mail'.

How to write an informal email or letter

In this lesson we will see How to Write an Informal Email in English, it also
serves as an informal letter, to someone you know, friends or family. We will
see its structure, phrases and appropriate vocabulary, as well as an exercise in
understanding emails.

Characteristics of an informal letter or email in English

● It should be organized with a simple structure.

● It should be a short text with concise sentences.

● Use an informal tone, casual language, good grammar and adequate

vocabulary.

● Exclamation points can be used to express emotion.

● Use contractions, colloquial expressions and compound verbs (phrasal

verbs)
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Look at the exam question sample email, and do the exercises to improve
your writing skills.

Preparation
Fill the gaps with the correct verb from the box. (5 points)

revise play come watch stay

1. watch a film

2. play a game

3. revise for an exam

4. come to my house and stay for dinner

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Activity 1. Check your understanding: true or false

Circle True or False for these sentences. (5 points)

1. Carla wants to meet Sam on Saturday. True False

2. Carla wants to go to Sam's house. True False

3. Carla and Sam have a math’s exam next week. True False

4. Carla suggests playing a game before they revise. True False

5. Carla invites Sam to stay for a meal. True False

Activity 2. Check your writing: gap fill

Complete the sentences with a word from the box. (6 points)

start invite friend name end ideas

1. Use an informal style when you're writing to a friend .

2. Write 'Hi' and your friend's name to start the email.

3. Write 'Would you like to ...' to invite someone to do something.

4. Use 'We could ...' to suggest ideas for things to do.

5. Use 'See you soon' at the end of the email.

6. To finish the email write your name .

Activity 3. Check your writing: gap fill

Write words to fill the gaps and complete the email. (6 points)

Hi Pete,

Would you ___like_____to come to my house tomorrow? We__could______play computer

games and__watch____the new James Bond film. You could______stay_____ for dinner.
My mum will take you home later.

See you later !

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Carla

Activity 4. Check your writing

Read the question and write your email (5 points)

Oral presentation

You have an important oral presentation next week. You think it is very
important to ask for help and decided to call your best friend and invite her/him
to practice together.

● Tell your friend about your task.

● Ask your friend when and where to join
● Ask your friend what would her/him like to eat and drink.

Write between 50-60 words.

To :

Date:

Subject :
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