New master 1 - writing unit 5

Introduction

email noun

 also e-mail UK ​ /ˈiː.meɪl/ US ​ /ˈiː.meɪl/

​the system for using computers to send messages over the internet: 

In this task, you will have to reply to an old friend's e-mail.

Process

In the link below, you will find an activity about responding to an e-mail, in which you may choose the best answer to fill in the gaps. Thus, you will be able to train your use of expressions for writing and e-mail.

http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/learning-english/activities-for-learners/b2w002b-how-to-write-an-informal-email 

You will also find another link below, which will give you all the details on how to write an e-mail about any subjects.

http://www.rubenvalero.com/english/content/fce-informal-letter-or-email 

Some more grammar parts, phrasal verbs and expressions can also be found in the fifth unit of your book. 

  • Page 69 - act 1
  • Page 74 - acts 1 and 2
  • Page 79 - act 1
  • Page 80 - act 1

Don't forget to underline the expressions listed above when you use them in your composition.

 

Evaluation

Total: 5 points

Average: 2,5 points

 

1,25 - Connection between topic and content presented in the writing

1,25 - Coherence and Cohesion - Sequence of ideas; textual structure including the use of connectors such as However, Therefore, Thus, etc...

1,25- Accuracy - Legible Grammatical structure

1,25- Creativity - usage of advanced vocabulary ; experiment with new language

Conclusion

By the end of this activity, you will be able to reply to people's e-mails in English. Thus, it will make you feel more confident to write e-mails in your FCE writing test.