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3 Use what you have learnt to write a letter of advice to one of the teenagers below.

1 Work in groups. Choose one of the teenagers and discuss his/her problem. List possible
suggestions and reasons.
There is a girl I like in my
class, but I’m too shy to
talk to her. Please help me!
I always feel lonely after
school because my parents
work in another city. What
My parents won’t listen when can I do?
I tell them things. I guess it’s
because they’re adults and
can’t understand me. Do Min Ho, 15, Seoul
you have any suggestions?
Eric, 15, Chicago
Suggestion Reason

Xu Ting, 14, Hangzhou

2 Draft your letter according to the outline below.

Write the date and greet the reader.

Show the reader that you know Dear ,
what the problem is.

Tell the reader that you You wrote that .
understand how he/she feels.
I understand that .
Tell the reader what you think I think
he/she should do.
because . I am sure
Explain your reason(s). that .

Tell the reader what you
think will happen. Best wishes,

Close and sign the letter.

3 Exchange drafts. Use the checklist to give feedback on your partner’s draft.

Are all the parts of a letter included and organised in a good order?
Does the writer give reasons for the advice?
Does the writer use proper expressions to give suggestions?

Does the writer use commas and stops correctly?
Is the handwriting easy to read?
4 Get your draft back and revise it.

4 Put up your letter in the classroom or read it to the class.

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