Email writing

Worksheet 3: Mini Replies I

25 minutes

~25 minutes • Write short reply emails with a fixed plan: answer, add one detail, ask two questions.

Use the email frame on purpose. Keep the language simple and clear.

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Use this frame: Hi NAME, Thank you for your email. Answer the question. Add one detail. Ask two questions about the underlined topic. Best wishes,

Prompt 1

From: Ryan

25 to 35 words

Hi! My father found a new burger restaurant near the station. The menu is big, and the fries are very good. Many families eat there on weekends. Do towns need more places for families to eat together?

Task

Write a short reply email. Use this plan: answer, one detail, two questions.

Your writing

Word count checks the core reply only. Standard frame lines such as Hi Ryan, Thank you for your email, and Best wishes are not counted when they are on their own lines.

Core words: 0Core target: 16-26Below range

Typed words: 0Question marks: 0

Self-check

Did I answer the sender's question?Did I ask two questions about the underlined topic?Did I start with Hi Ryan, and end with Best wishes,?Did I stay in the target word range?

Prompt 2

From: Grace

25 to 35 words

Hi! We are getting ready for our school festival. My class is making posters, and another class will sing on stage. Everyone is busy but excited. Should students help plan school events?

Task

Write a short reply email. Use this plan: answer, one detail, two questions.

Your writing

Word count checks the core reply only. Standard frame lines such as Hi Grace, Thank you for your email, and Best wishes are not counted when they are on their own lines.

Core words: 0Core target: 16-26Below range

Typed words: 0Question marks: 0

Self-check

Did I answer the sender's question?Did I ask two questions about the underlined topic?Did I start with Hi Grace, and end with Best wishes,?Did I stay in the target word range?

Prompt 3

From: Leo

25 to 35 words

Hi! I found a new music app on my tablet. It has K-pop, movie songs, and relaxing piano music. I use it almost every day now. Is it good to listen to music while studying?

Task

Write a short reply email. Use this plan: answer, one detail, two questions.

Your writing

Word count checks the core reply only. Standard frame lines such as Hi Leo, Thank you for your email, and Best wishes are not counted when they are on their own lines.

Core words: 0Core target: 16-26Below range

Typed words: 0Question marks: 0

Self-check

Did I answer the sender's question?Did I ask two questions about the underlined topic?Did I start with Hi Leo, and end with Best wishes,?Did I stay in the target word range?

Prompt 4

From: Hannah

25 to 35 words

Hi! A new bike path opened near my house. It is wide and safe, so many children use it after school. My mother likes it too. Should more children go places by bike?

Task

Write a short reply email. Use this plan: answer, one detail, two questions.

Your writing

Word count checks the core reply only. Standard frame lines such as Hi Hannah, Thank you for your email, and Best wishes are not counted when they are on their own lines.

Core words: 0Core target: 16-26Below range

Typed words: 0Question marks: 0

Self-check

Did I answer the sender's question?Did I ask two questions about the underlined topic?Did I start with Hi Hannah, and end with Best wishes,?Did I stay in the target word range?