8 Weeks of Teaching ideas for E3/L1 This PPT was gradually built up during a ‘half term’ of lessons. Slides were added each week and used for group writing, introducing new topics and summarising previous work. Refer to the notes area under each slide for ideas or select file - print and choose notes pages to print a copy of each slide with teaching notes. A related PDF document at includes classroom posters, writing frames and differentiation ideas. Looking at postcards – Nouns and adjectives – Planning – Layout Individual writing – Unfamiliar vocabulary – Spelling compound words Adverts and persuasive writing – Group writing (hotel ads, postcards) Happy Holidays!

Noun Compound word COMPOUND WORDS postman postcode postgraduate lamppost signpost goalpost cardboard wildcard

Audience  family  neighbours  friends  workmates  Short  Informal  Cheerful  May use abbreviations (to save space)  Not confidential (the postman might read it!)

What you have done. Food and drink – good, bad. What you are going to do. Weather – good, bad, hot, sunny, stormy. Ending – see you soon, hope you’re OK, don’t work too hard. Greeting – Hello, Hi, Dear… Hotel or where you are staying Writing a postcard

Writing descriptions The sky is gorgeous! There’s not a cloud in sight. It’s like a smooth, deep blue sheet. noun adjective

Come to Menorca Hotel Tropicana Menorca is special. A beautiful island with with miles and miles of shimmering white sand on sun- kissed beaches. The perfect place to unwind and enjoy the holiday of a lifetime. Swim in the warm, turquoise waters of the Mediterranean and then relax under a shady umbrella in our luxurious beach garden. All rooms air-conditioned. Breakfast and dinner included. 7 nights for £456. Available now! To find out more call our booking hotline on 0870 –

Gulet? What on earth’s that? tailored holiday? Well – I know what a cruise is…

Come to ___________ Hotel ____________ ______________________ Available now! To find out more ___________________

Come to Tenerife Hotel Grand Tenerife has beautiful sandy beaches, ideal for swimming and surfing. Admire the picturesque scenery from your hotel balcony. Relax in balmy weather all year round. Start the day with a delicious continental breakfast in our air-conditioned restaurant. Evening meal with à la carte menu is included. ATTRACTIVE PRICE 7 NIGHTS - £450 Available now – limited numbers To find out more call our HOTLINE Free brochure available