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Writing a Formal Email — Teacher Answers

B1 · 50–60 minutes

This is an original classroom task, not an official assessment. The council scenario and model email are fictional. Read the listening script from the teacher answers twice. Learners draft their email; no message is sent.

1–2. Goals and reading

Gather ideas from the illustration. Read once for the main idea and again for details. Clarify new words through examples.

3. Vocabulary

1–F; 2–C; 3–E; 4–A; 5–B; 6–D. Original sentences vary.

4. Reading comprehension

  1. A playground, a skate park or a community garden.
  2. It helps the reader understand the purpose quickly.
  3. Your suggestion.
  4. Any two: raised garden beds, a compost area or benches.
  5. They could bring neighbours together.
  6. Could you please consider this suggestion?
  7. Any two: the subject line, paragraph order, spelling or tone.

5. Grammar

1. consider; 2. give; 3. bring; 4. help.

6. Listening and speaking

Read this script twice at a clear, natural pace. Allow learners to read the questions first.

Ella and Noah are discussing the new community space. Ella prefers a skate park because young people need a place to be active. She suggests a small practice area for beginners. She also wants seating so family members can watch and rest. Noah asks her to explain these reasons clearly in her email. Ella plans to thank the council for considering her suggestion.

Listening answers: 1. A skate park. 2. A small practice area for beginners. 3. So family members can watch and rest.

Speaking responses vary. Look for relevant answers, reasons and turn-taking. Model one response and offer sentence frames as needed.

7. Writing

Check the requested length or number of steps, relevant details, connected ideas and the requested language. Accept other sensible responses.

Possible model: Subject: A community garden for our neighbourhood
Dear Council Members,
I am writing to suggest a community garden for the new outdoor space. I believe it would be useful for people of different ages and would help neighbours get to know one another.
The garden could include raised beds for vegetables and herbs. Local people could share the work and learn gardening skills from one another. I would also suggest benches near the beds. These would give visitors somewhere to rest and talk while enjoying the garden.
A shared garden would create opportunities for families to spend time outdoors together. Children could learn where food comes from, and residents could take pride in caring for a welcoming place.
Could you please consider this suggestion? Thank you for inviting community ideas.
Kind regards,
Sam

8. Something New

1–B; 2–D; 3–C; 4–A. Discuss why phrase C is also more specific.

9–10. Reflection and final challenge

Answers vary. Check the response against the final challenge on the student page. Ask learners to explain one choice and identify one improvement.

Suggested timing

Goals and warmer: 5 minutes; reading: 8; vocabulary: 6; comprehension: 7; grammar: 6; listening and speaking: 10; writing: 10; game and reflection: 5. Use the final challenge as an extension or homework.