Introduction

The subject of this double period is text messages.

• Form groups of three or four pupils.

Discuss the following questions in your group:

• Do you often send text messages?
• In what situations do you call and in what situations do you prefer text messages?
• Do you send more or less text messages than your parents?

Step		activiteit activity	leerdoel aim	tijd time
		introduction	Find out what you already know.	10
Step 1		listening Text messaging	You can understand a conversation about text messages and answer questions.	15
Step 2		reading Text messages	You can understand a text about text messages and answer questions.	15
Step 3		vocabulary	You can understand and use vocabulary about using telephones.	15
Step 4		grammar Question tags	You can understand and use question tags.	15
Step 5		speaking Discussion about texting	You can have a discussion about texting.	10
Step 6		writing An essay about texting	You can write an essay about texting.	15
Step 7		evaluation	Reflecting on what you have learnt.	05