## Introduction

The subject of this double period is writing letters.

- Form groups of three or four pupils.

Discuss the following questions in your group:

- How often do you write letters?
- How much does a stamp cost in the Netherlands? And for letters to Europe? And for letters outside Europe?
- Where do you go if you want to post a letter?
- Do you ever receive post?
- Any idea why snail mail is used for post delivered by the postman?

Step | activiteit activity | leerdoel aim | tijd time
|  | introduction | Find out what you already know. | 10
Step 1 |  | listening The post office | You can understand a conversation about the post office and answer questions. | 15
Step 2 |  | reading Pen pals | You can understand a text about pen pals and answer questions. | 15
Step 3 |  | vocabulary | You can understand and use the vocabulary about writing letters. | 15
Step 4 |  | grammar grammar test | You can take a grammar test. | 15
Step 5 |  | speaking Discussion about pen pals | You can have a discussion about pen pals. | 10
Step 6 |  | writing An essay about pen pals | You can write an essay about pen pals. | 15
Step 7 |  | evaluation | Reflecting on what you have learnt. | 05