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Owning a pet: proofread and write an email, finish an article

Writing tasks for E3, L1 and L2 English.

Editor's notes

Wonderful! Clarissa is thinking of getting a pet. First, read and correct an email she receives from a friend. Then, compose your own email to Clarissa. Finally, finish an article about the pros and cons of pet ownership.

Note: Learners can write their responses on separate blank sheets of paper - or we have a selection of email writing frames available under "See also".

Level

Level 1

Level 2

English

FE E3.13 Use a range of punctuation correctly (e.g. full stops, question marks, exclamation marks, commas)

FE L1.19 Use a range of punctuation correctly (e.g. full stops, question marks, exclamation marks, commas, possessive apostrophes)

FE L2.20 Punctuate writing correctly using a wide range of punctuation markers e.g. colons, commas, inverted commas, apostrophes, quotation marks

FE E3.17 Spell correctly words designated for Entry Level 3

FE L1.21 Spell words used most often in work, study and daily life, including specialist words

FE L2.22 Spell words used in work, study & daily life, including a range of specialist words

FE E3.21 Use compound sentences & paragraphs where appropriate

FE E3.20 Use appropriate format & structure inc. appropriate use of headings & bullet points

FE L1.24 Use format, structure & language appropriate for audience & purpose

FE L2.27 Use language & register (e.g. persuasive techniques, supporting evidence, specialist words) to suit audience & purpose

FE E3.19 Write text of appropriate length & level of detail

FE L1.23 Write text of appropriate level of detail & length to meet needs of purpose & audience

FE L2.24 Write text of appropriate level of detail & length to meet needs of purpose & audience

Context

Animals, animal care, farming & equine

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