Introduction

The subject of this 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		Activity	Aim	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	Reflect on what you have learned.	05