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May 29th, 2025 - R&W: how to write an email. Final product

Materials

Main Aims

  • By the end of the lesson, students will be able to write a well-structured email and use correct capitalization for proper nouns, sentence beginnings, and formal email conventions.

Subsidiary Aims

  • use of although

Procedure

Lead-in (6-8 minutes) • To set lesson context and engage students

T. hands in the email Ss. wrote on Tuesday and asks them to pay attention on the feedback given. Then, if needed. Discuss it with a partner.

Test #1 (10-15 minutes) • To gauge students' prior knowledge of the target language

T. asks Ss. to write a second draft of their text taking into account the feedback given.

Teach (15-20 minutes) • To clarify areas of the target language where students had difficulty in the first test stage

T. points out the most common mistakes found in their texts. Then, she presents the use of 'although' She gives Ss. some exercises to practice on

Test #2 (10-15 minutes) • Check students' use of the target language again and compare with the first test

T. asks Ss. to write three sentences using although to express: - Addressing Limited Experience Although I have only recently completed my veterinary degree, my extensive internship experience in both small and large animal practices has prepared me well to contribute effectively to your clinic. -Location or Relocation Although I am currently based in another city, I am fully prepared to relocate and am enthusiastic about the opportunity to join your team. -Shift in Career Focus Although my previous work has been primarily in emergency veterinary care, I am eager to transition into a general practice setting where I can build longer-term relationships with clients and their animals.

Free practice (20-25 minutes) • To provide students with free practice of the target language

T. shares a webpage with the Ss. "Vet Times Jobs" and asks Ss. to look for a job that appeals to them. Then, she asks Ss. to send her an email applying for the job using although

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