Email writing

Worksheet 5: Full Replies I

25 minutes

~25 minutes • Now the replies are closer to the real task. Keep the email polite, clear, and inside the word range.

Use simple sentences. One clear opinion is better than a long messy answer.

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Reply plan: answer, one reason or detail, two topic questions, closing.

Prompt 1

From: Ruby

40 to 50 words

Hi! My uncle took me to a science museum last month. We tried small experiments and watched a short space show. I learned many things, and it was more fun than I expected. Do you think children learn more outside the classroom?

Task

Write a full reply email.

Your writing

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

Core words: 0Core target: 31-41Below 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 Ruby, and end with Best wishes,?Did I stay in the target word range?

Prompt 2

From: Caleb

40 to 50 words

Hi! My grandparents have a small farm outside the city. They grow tomatoes, onions, and strawberries there. I helped them last weekend, and I was tired but happy. Should more people grow some of their own food?

Task

Write a full reply email.

Your writing

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

Core words: 0Core target: 31-41Below 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 Caleb, and end with Best wishes,?Did I stay in the target word range?

Prompt 3

From: Stella

40 to 50 words

Hi! A new library opened in my neighborhood this year. It has quiet study rooms, comics, and a small café. Many students go there after school. Are quiet places still important today?

Task

Write a full reply email.

Your writing

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

Core words: 0Core target: 31-41Below 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 Stella, and end with Best wishes,?Did I stay in the target word range?