Writing a postcard
Pre-Intermediate level
Materials
Main Aims
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To provide product writing practice of a a postcard in the context of traveling
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To enable the students to write a informal postcard in the context of travelling.
Subsidiary Aims
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To provide the students to extend their lexical range for writing a postcard in the context of travelling.
Procedure (45-55 minutes)
Students talk about their travels in pairs, and gie feedback to the class.
I introduce a virtual trip in Bali by matching photos with the names of the places, some video clips, and my comments. I show my postcard as an example.
Clarify some set phrases and two points for having done and not having done and also a next plan. Provide MFP of the target language.
Provide a controlled practice of the format briefly. Show some web sites to check the format. Let them work individually and post their postcards in the chat box. Divide them into breakout rooms to peer check in pairs. The teacher download and correct some errors.
Nominate some students to show their postcards with comments. The teacher provides feedback to the class.