## Introduction

The subject of this 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?
- Can you guess why snail mail is used for post delivered by the postman?

Step | Activity | Aim | 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 | Reflect on what you have learned. | 05
Step 8 |  | Extra Writing love letters to my friend | Watch the video. |