T asks students to think about if they have ever received a postcard. If so, where was it sent from? T asks one or two students to share about a postcard they have received.

Gist: T shares screen to show Ss the postcard on jamboard. T shows students the google forms exercise where they will have 1 minute to read the postcard and answer the question. Do not hit submit. ICQ: are you reading quickly or slowly? (quickly) Do you hit submit after you read? (no) T sends link and students do exercise. T then reads postcard out loud (to allow students to hear correct pronunciation). T asks one or two students for their answer then provides the answer Awareness of Layout: T uses jamboard for students to label each part of the postcard text. T asks students, is this language formal or informal? (informal, but structured) What lets us know that it is informal? (casual greeting, warm language) T asks students to identify where the writer is talking about the past, the present, and the future. Use CCQ's for post script: did this happen in the past or is it happening now? Is this going to happen in the future? (it is an -ing verb, but perfect tense so in the past)

Teacher shares screen and shows gap fill exercise. Explains that students will choose an option from the drop down for each sentence. Students will work with partners. ICQs: Are you working by yourself or with a partner? (partner) Is this a fill in the blank exercise or a speaking exercise? (fill in the blank) Teacher sends link then assigns break out rooms. Students work together for 3 minutes. Teacher will go over answers in OCF Answers: I'm having a wonderful time in the USA I spent two days in Boston I'm staying in a place called the Hyannis I'm going to New York See you soon

T will share screen and explain that students will write their own postcards. Postcards should include a Greeting, Body, Closing and Signature. Students will write for 10 minutes. ICQ: Is this a reading or a writing exercise? (writing) Are you working individually or as a group? (individually) You have 10 minutes. If you can, include something about the past, something about the present, and something about the future. After 10 minutes, teacher tells each student who's postcard they will read and check for greeting, body, signature, and closing. Students can also check for past, present, and future. T sets up break out rooms for next stage.

Have students talk in pairs with their partners about their postcard. Did it cover all of the sections and tenses? 3-5 minutes. Teacher presents a few sentences students wrote down for DEC. Teacher reviews DEC with students and closes with encouragement of their work.