TEACHING IDEAS ยท WRITING
Plan a email writing lesson
Choose one activity for each phase. Keep one writing focus throughout.
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Build your lesson
Start with 5 minutes, use 30 minutes for the main task and close with 10 minutes. Adjust the timing to your lesson. Your choices are saved in this browser.
A worked writing example
Subject: Science project - revised meeting time
Dear Ms Khan, Our group can meet at 3.15 pm on Thursday. We will bring the results table and a draft conclusion. Could you confirm whether Room 4 is available? Thank you, Alex
Look for these choices
- The subject line signals the message.
- Purpose, essential details and action are easy to find.
- Register suits the recipient.
Teacher prompt
What is essential, and is the next step clear?
Adjust the support: rehearse a sentence aloud, offer a small phrase bank or mark a model together. Ask learners to make a fresh choice independently when they are ready.