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