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Writing Skills Answer Key Thought I’d drop you a line ― I am writing to you pals ― friends If you ask me ― I think I don’t like ― I rarely feel like/I am really dissatisfied with Why not ― Maybe it would be a good idea to Write back ― I look forward to your reply
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Focus ➤ Matching pairs of sentences ñ Explain the task. ñ Allow Ss time to complete the task individually. ñ Check Ss’ answers. Answer Key A 2 (give information) B 5 (thank) C 7 (offer help) D 4 (refuse an invitation) E 8 (make a suggestion) F 6 (apologise) G 1 (ask for information) H 3 (accept an invitation)
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Focus ➤ Understanding a rubric ñ Direct Ss’ attention to the rubric and the note. ñ Select a S to read out the note. ñ Allow Ss time to find the key words and answer the questions. ñ Check Ss’ answers as a class. Answer Key key words: English friend’s mum, asking you to help, write an email, 120-150 words, appropriate style 1 Pat Jacobs is sending the email to Matthew. Matthew is a friend of Pat’s son, Steve. 2 an email 3 semi-formal because you want to be polite and respectful 4 you should include all the notes you have made 5 Dear Mrs Jacobs Regards/Best wishes, Matthew + (surname)
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Focus ➤ Checking an answer ñ Select a S to read out the email to the class. ñ Ask Ss the questions in the rubric around the class.
Focus ➤ Rewriting sentences in semi-formal style ñ Explain the task and complete the first item as an example. ñ Allow Ss time to complete the task individually. ñ Check Ss’ answers. Answer Key 1 I hope my advice helps you. 2 It would be a good idea if you started a diet. 3 Could you give me some advice? 4 I would like to apologise for not attending the party. 5 I would like to spend the weekend with you.
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Answer Key No, it is not written in an appropriate style because it uses too many short forms, colloquial language and the greeting and ending are inappropriate for a semi-formal email.
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Focus ➤ Rewriting a letter in a more appropriate style ñ Explain the task. ñ Allow Ss time to write their letters. ñ Ss compare their work with a partner.