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Writing: Descriptions, Emails and Short Texts
Writing a Description
Structure- Introduction: Say what/who you are describing.
- Body: Give details (appearance, personality, what they do).
- Conclusion: Give your opinion or final comment.
ExampleMy Best Friend
My best friend is called Laura. She is 13 years old and she lives near my house.
She is tall and thin, with long brown hair and green eyes. She always wears colourful clothes. She is very funny and kind. She loves animals and she has two cats.
We usually play basketball together after school. She is the best friend I could have!
Writing an Informal Email
Structure of an email- Greeting: Hi / Dear + name,
- Opening: How are you? / Thanks for your email.
- Body: Main content (answer questions, give information).
- Closing: Write back soon! / See you soon!
- Sign off: Best wishes / Love / Bye, + your name
Useful linking wordsAddition: and, also, too. Contrast: but, however. Reason: because. Time: first, then, after that, finally.
Remember
Target length for 1.º ESO writing: 80-100 words. Always check: capital letters at the start of sentences and for proper nouns, full stops at the end, correct verb forms.
Exercises- Write a description of your favourite family member (80-100 words).
- Write an email to a friend telling them about your last weekend (80-100 words). Use past simple.
- Write a short text about your town or city: what there is, what you can do, what the weather is like (80-100 words).
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