Email writing

Worksheet 4: Mini Replies II

25 minutes

~25 minutes • Use the full email frame and stay with the correct topic. The underlined topic and the final question are not the same thing.

Answer the question directly. Then ask two questions only about the underlined topic.

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Reminder: The two questions are about the underlined topic, not about the final opinion question.

Prompt 1

From: Mason

35 to 45 words

Hi! I went to an aquarium in Osaka with my class last week. We saw huge fish, penguins, and a dolphin show. After lunch, we had some free time in the gift shop. Do you think school trips should include free time?

Task

Write a full reply email.

Your writing

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

Core words: 0Core target: 26-36Below 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 Mason, and end with Best wishes,?Did I stay in the target word range?

Prompt 2

From: Nora

35 to 45 words

Hi! Our school had a video game tournament on Friday. Students played in teams, and a lot of teachers came to watch. The gym was louder than usual. Should schools have more fun competitions?

Task

Write a full reply email.

Your writing

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

Core words: 0Core target: 26-36Below 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 Nora, and end with Best wishes,?Did I stay in the target word range?

Prompt 3

From: Owen

35 to 45 words

Hi! My brother joined a cooking class this spring. He learned to make curry, salad, and pancakes. Now he sometimes helps our parents at home. Is it important for children to learn practical skills?

Task

Write a full reply email.

Your writing

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

Core words: 0Core target: 26-36Below 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 Owen, and end with Best wishes,?Did I stay in the target word range?