Understanding rubrics Find the key words in each of the rubrics, then sove who is going to read the letter/email: what type of letterlemail it is why you are writing it: how many main body paragraphs each letter/email should have and what topics they should include. A you are about to visit a school exchange partner in another country and you are not sure what clothes to take with you or how to get to their house. Send an email to your friend asking for information (100-140 words). two main body paragraphs Para 2: ask what clothes to toke with you Para 3: ask how to get to friend's house B Read the extract from your English pen-friend's email. Her name is Ann. Write an email to her. In your email: tell her about your birthday party ask three questions about her trip to New York (100-140 words). I hope you enjoyed your birthday party. What did you do? Did you have a nice time? I'm going to New York next week. I just can't wait. C Read the extract from your English pen-friend George's email. What's your best friend like? What do you do together? I can't wait for the winter holidays! I've got lots of things planned. Write an email to George. In your email: ⚫ tell him about your best friend ⚫ ask three questions about his plans for the holidays (100-140 words). D Read the extract from your English pen-friend Michelle's letter. Write a letter to Michelle and give her some advice on how to overcome her problem (100-140 words). My town's so quiet and boring! My friends and would love to go out more, but there's nothing much to do. There isn't even a cinemal What can we do?

Ниже разбор по рубрикам и готовые примеры писем/электронных писем. Я поясню, как определить читателя, тип письма, цель, количество абзацев и темы. 1) Ключевые слова в рубриках (что они означают) - A) “you are about to visit a school exchange partner... Send an email to your friend asking for information (100-140 words).” Ключевые слова: send an email, to your friend, asking for information, 100-140 words. - B) “Write an email to her. In your email: tell her about your birthday party; ask three questions about her trip to New York (100-140 words).” - C) “Write an email to George. In your email: tell him about your best friend; ask three questions about his plans for the holidays (100-140 words).” - D) “Write a letter to Michelle and give her some advice on how to overcome her problem (100-140 words).” - Общие слова: reader (кто читает), purpose (для чего пишем), main body paragraphs (кол-во основных абзацев), topics (темы/пункты для обсуждения), word count. 2) Что конкретно решаем по каждому письму (читатель, тип, цель, абзацы, темы) - A. Молодой человек/друг за границей (перед обменом) - Читатель: ваш друг - Тип письма: email (не formal), неофициально - Цель: попросить информацию перед поездкой (одежда и как добираться) - Абзацев в основной части: два (Para 2 и Para 3) - Темы: Para 2 – какие вещи взять (одежда; погодные условия; дресс-код); Para 3 – как добраться до дома друга (маршрут, транспорт, полезные подсказки) - B. Английская подруга Ann (письмо ей) - Читатель: Ann - Тип письма: email (неофициально) - Цель: рассказать о твоем дне рождения и задать три вопроса о ее поездке в Нью-Йорк - Абзацев: два (Para 1 – о party; Para 2 – три вопроса) - Темы: Para 1 – описание дня рождения; Para 2 – три вопроса об ее поездке (когда вылет, что планирует посетить, рекомендации) - C. Английский друг George - Читатель: George - Тип письма: email - Цель: рассказать о своем лучшем друге; задать три вопроса о его планах на каникулы - Абзацев: два (Para 1 – описание лучшего друга; Para 2 – три вопроса) - Темы: Para 1 – характеристика друга; Para 2 – три вопроса о планах на holidays - D. Подруга Michelle - Читатель: Michelle - Тип письма: письмо (formal/неформальное в зависимости от отношений; здесь неформальное) - Цель: дать советы, как преодолеть проблему - Абзацев: две части с идеями/советами - Темы: Para 1 – признание проблемы; Para 2 – советы и конкретные шаги 3) Примеры готовых писем (один пример на каждую задачу, 100-140 слов) A. Электронное письмо другу перед поездкой (пример ~103 слова) Hi Sam, I’m really excited about the school exchange and can’t wait to meet you and start our adventures together. Could you tell me what clothes I should bring? What will the weather be like during our visit, and is there a dress code for any meetings or events? Should I plan for both smart and casual outfits? Also, how should I get to your house from the airport? Is there a simple route by train or bus, or would you prefer to meet me somewhere? If you have any maps, directions, or tips, please send them. Thanks so much for your help. Best wishes, [Your Name] B. A email to Ann about birthday party + 3 questions (пример ~103 слова) Hi Ann, I had a fantastic birthday party last weekend with friends from school. We played games, ate cake, and took lots of photos. I even tried a new dance and stayed up a bit late. I wish you could have been here to celebrate with me. Three questions about your trip to New York: When are you leaving for New York? Which places are you hoping to visit first? Do you have any recommendations for places to eat or neighborhoods to explore? If you have any postcards or photos from New York, please send me one. Love, [Your Name] C. Email to George about best friend + 3 questions (пример ~110–120 слов) Hi George, my best friend is Mia. She’s funny, kind, and we do nearly everything together. We study maths, play basketball, and share secrets; she’s always there to cheer me up. I know you’ll get along with her if you ever meet. Three questions about your plans for the holidays: What are your plans for the holidays this year? Are you going somewhere special with your family or friends? Do you have any must-do activities or places you’re hoping to visit? Let me know soon. D. Письмо Мишель с советами (пример ~100 слов) Hi Michelle, I know your town is quiet and boring and you and your friends would love to go out more. It can be frustrating when there isn’t a cinema or many activities nearby. Here are some ideas to help you feel more excited: join a school club or a local group, organise a weekly outing with friends (a cafe, a walk, or a game night at home), check local event listings, and consider volunteering. You can also plan small day trips to nearby towns with a few friends. Start with one plan this week and see how it goes. 4) Короткие советы по исполнению - Соблюдайте порядок: открывающее приветствие, затем две основной абзаца (для A можно три абзаца: 1-й — вводная часть, 2-й и 3-й — темы), завершение подписью. - Держите стиль неформальным для A, B, C; D — дружеским. - Объем слов: ориентируйтесь на 100-140 слов в каждом письме. - Ясно формулируйте задачи: для A – одежда и дорога, для B и C – по теме письма и три вопроса, для D – советы. Если хотите, могу адаптировать тексты под конкретные имена, возраст и стиль (более формальный vs. более непринужденный) или перевести письма на русский язык.