PARTS 6 + 7

  Some NOTES on parts 6 and 7   

• Be careful about writing too much or too little. "How are you?" is not necessary to begin your email. 
• You will lose points if you do not include all 3 parts of the email or write about all three pictures for the story. 
• Proper nouns (names, days of the week, months, cities, etc.) and I MUST be capitalized: Saturday, February, Rome, I (NOT i ) 
• my friends and I   NOT   me and my friends   
• be careful to use the correct verb tense 
• PUNCTUATION. Sentences end with a period ( . full stop) or an exclamation mark (!) Questions need a ?
• Titles of books should be underlined in the handwritten test, The Hunger Games, or use italics with digital, The Hunger Games. 
• TIME: 6 o'clock /  6 p.m. / 4:30 / 4
• Use words you know how to spell correctly. Some common misspellings: which (not witch); together, with, sandwich, picnic, a lot (2 words)
• MEET: We can meet at the station. (incontrare) BUT "It's nice to meet you." (conoscere)

 PART 6 
Question 31
You are going shopping with your English friend Pat tomorrow. Write an email to Pat.
Say:

• where you want to meet
• what time you want to meet
• what you want to buy

Write 25 words or more.

Here are two examples:

Hi Pat,
I want to meet you at the shopping center tomorrow at 10 a..m.  I want to buy a watch and a pair of basketball shoes. 
See you then.
Mary

(26 words)

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Hi Pat,

I am so happy to go shopping tomorrow because I would like to buy a necklace for my mom's birthday. Why don't we meet at the cafeteria outside the shopping center at 2 p.m.?
See you tomorrow.
Mary
(35 words)

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 PART 7 

Examples:
1)  Yesterday my friends and I put food in my bag for a picnic. We went to the park and ate our lunch by the lake. It was warm, so after lunch, two friends went swimming.
(35words)

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2)  Last weekend my mom and dad decided to have a picnic. First, we made sandwiches and filled our bags with fruit and some drinks. Then we went to the park where we ate our lunch on a blanket by the lake.  Later, my sister and I went swimming, while Mom and Dad talked.  It was a great day.
(58 words)

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Part 6: EMAIL PRACTICE

Practice writing the emails below. Be sure to answer all 3 questions in each email. Write 25 words or more.  

1)  Hi,
      It’s great that you’re free to meet me this weekend. I have a few questions.   Where is the best place in your town to meet? What would you like to do?   Shall I bring anything?     
      Write soon!
      Francis     

2)  You are planning a party. Write an email to your English friend Malcolm. In your email: 

 Tell Malcolm about your party.
 Ask if Malcolm wants to come.
Suggest what Malcom should bring.

Writing Part 6- The email

Writing Part 6:  

For more posts on part 6, click on Part 6, Writing, or Emails under Labels.

• You must write a message of 25 words or more.  Do not count your name or the opening salutation.
• Use GOOD handwriting. You will not be penalized if you write in CAPITAL LETTERS. The DIGITAL exam allows you to type into text boxes, so it is easy to edit, delete, and move text.
• ***Remember: you can always respond, even when you don't know what all the words mean.  

HOW TO WRITE your message:  
1.  Use the same format you see on the test. Begin with a salutation: Hello / Hi + name of the person you are writing to, followed by a comma:  Hi Bob, 
2. Start a new paragraph and begin with a CAPITAL letter.
3. Answer all 3 parts. 

4. End your letter with: See you soon. / See you later. / Let me know. / Talk to you soon. / Your friend, / Love, / Bye for now,
5. Sign your name 
6. Count the words (excluding the beginning salutation and your name).

Here is an example of an email with ideas of what to write:

You need to choose a friend to do your school project with. Write an email to your school friend Tim. 

• ask Tim to do the project with you;
• say when you can meet
• tell Tim what to bring

Hi Tim,

Would you like to do the school project with me? (10 words)
Can you do the school project with me? (8 words)
Will you do the school project with me? (8 words)

We can meet at my house after basketball practice. (9 words)
We can meet after school in the library. (8 words)
We can meet at 5 p.m.      (5 words)

Why don't we meet....?
Let's meet....

How about meeting....?
I would like to meet...

Please bring your computer and your dad's digital camera. (9 words)
Bring a notebook and your mobile phone. (7 words)

Let me know.  (3 words)
See you soon.
Write me soon.
Bye for now.
Your friend,    (2 words)

Sign your name     

Now it's your turn. 
1  Answer this email from your English friend Joe. Write at least 25 words.

2   Answer this email from your friend Liam. Remember, you must write at least 25 words.

Hi,

I'm going to be in your town next week. Could you tell me about a good place to eat? What's the food like? Where is it?

Thanks,

Liam

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3 Write an email to Sam and answer the questions. Write 25 words or more. 

Hi,
I want to ask you something. I'm really bored. Can I borrow something to read from you? What do you think I will enjoy? And when would you like it back? 
I hope it's OK. Cheers!
Sam

4 Read this note from your friend, Sarah. Respond and answer her questions. Write 25-35 words. 
Thank you for asking your brother to meet me at the bus station tomorrow. What does he look like? What clothes will he wear? Where will he wait for me? 
See you soon!

Sarah

5 You've been invited to a barbecue on Sunday. Write an email to your friend Valeria.  Say:

• why you will be late
• what time you will get there
• what food you will bring

Part 6 EMAIL with ideas for answers

PART 6: USE THE CORRECT FORMAT. If you are still unsure, read the past posts. Click on "PART 6" under Labels. 

A. Read this email message from your friend Matt.
Can't wait to see you on Saturday.  Which film do you want to see?   What time do you want to meet?   Would you like to get a burger after the film?

Write an email to Matt and answer the questions. Write 25 - 35 words.  

Part 6 Problems

Please note these mistakes:

• i = I
• whit = with
• dont'= don't
• beatifull = beautiful
• wonderfull = wonderful 
• togheter = together
• What are you doing at the moment?
  In this moment = At the moment
• Sally and Jane're  = Sally and Jane are
• I haven't a job. / I've not a job. / I don't got a job. =
  I haven't got a job. / I don't have a job. 
• in holiday = on holiday
• on June = in June
• I'm working like a waiter. = I'm working as a waiter.
                   similar to         vs.            in the role of
• Remember to use a closing line, but do NOT use BYE! 
• Sign your name and write the number of words! The number of words is always 25 - 35. 

WORK vs JOB

work is a verb and an uncountable noun.  It has a more general meaning. 

job is a countable noun. It is a specific thing you do.

Examples:

She works in an office. (verb)                        She has a dangerous job. (noun)

I have some work to do. (noun)                       Your only job is to study! 

Help for Part 6

REMEMBER: 

• Use the correct form, add a closing statement, sign your name, and write the number of words. You must write a minimum of 25 words. You may lose points for writing less. 
• Do NOT use BYE BYE, or BUY (buy means comprare) or YOURS (use Your friend,) to close your emails. 
• Read carefully. There are always 3 parts to carry out. For each one you don't answer, you lose one point!
• Do NOT change what they ask you to write about. If it is a football match, don't change it to volleyball.
• Be sure to write in the correct verb tense. (present, past, continuous)
• Use the correct punctuation and capital letters when necessary. ALWAYS begin your email with a capital letter.
• Spelling is important. togheter = together; untill = until; amasing = amazing

B. Please note the important phrases at the end of this post. 

B. Your English friend, Roger, has got a digital camera. You'd like to use it.
Write an email to Roger:

• ask if you can use his camera
• say why you need his camera
• ask when you can collect his camera

Write 25 -35 words. write the email on your answer sheet.

 Hi Roger,
Can I use your digital camera? (6 words) I need it for a school project. (7 words) When can I collect your digital camera? (7 words) 
Let me know. (3 words)  
Maria  
6+7+7+3 = 23 words is not enough. You must add at least 2 more words.) 

Can I please use your digital camera? (7 words) I need it for a project at school. (8 words) When can I collect your digital camera? (7 words) 
Let me know. (3 words)    
Maria 
7+8+7+3 = 25 the minimum

Here are other possible solutions:

Ask to use his camera:

Could I please borrow your digital camera? (7 words)

Could / Would you please lend me your digital camera? (8 words)

Would you mind lending me your digital camera? (8 words)

Say why you need his camera:

I need your camera because mine is broken and I have to take some photos for a school project. 
(19 words)

I need it because I'd like to take some photos of my family / new bike / class / my new puppy. 
(13/14 words)

I am going on a school trip and would like to take some photos.  (14 words)

I'd like to use it for a project I am doing at school.  (13 words)

Mine is old and doesn't work well. (7 words)

Ask when you can collect his camera:

What time can I collect your camera? (7 words)
When can I pick up your camera?   (7 words)

Is it all right if I collect your camera tomorrow after school?  (12 words)

Can I collect your camera tomorrow afternoon?  (7 words)

Closing your email:

Let me know.

Call me when you can to let me know.

Thanks so much!  / Thank you so much!
Your friend,
See you soon.
Be sure to sign your name.

Common Mistakes in Part 6 (Email to Danni)

Here is the email you did in class or at home for homework. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.

Your English friend Danni doesn't know anything about the party tomorrow. Write an email to Danni.
Say:

• where the party will be
         There will be a party at the swimming pool tomorrow evening. (11) 
          Mary is having a party at her house tomorrow. (9)
• what Danni should bring 
         You should bring your swimming suit, a towel, and your flip-flops. (12)   
         You should bring some chips and some drinks. (8)        
• who is going to be there
          All of our classmates are going to be there. (9)
         All of her relatives and close friends are going to be there. (12)

Write 25-35 words. (11+12+9 = 32)  /  (9+8+12= 29) + closing sentence

NOTA BENE:

1. Leggere le istruzioni con attenzione, capire le 3 quisiti e a chi rispondere.
   Don't change the name and make sure you spell it correctly.
   The name was Danni, not Danny.
2. Usare la forma corretta. Iniziare con  Hi / Hello + Name seguito da ,
   Andare a capo e iniziare la prima parola con lettera MAIUSCOLA. Rispondere ai 3 quesiti.
   Chiudere, firmare, scrivere il numero delle parole.  Chiudere con una frase corretta, non usare Bye bye.
   
   Hi Danni,
   There will be a party at the disco tomorrow night.  You should bring some money and your video camera. Everyone in our class is going to be there.
   I hope to see you then.   
   Elena              (34 words)
   
   
3. What Danni should bring is not a question. You are suggesting what Danni should bring:         You should bring your pajamas/swimming suit/some desserts and chips.
   
   
4. PROBLEM part: WHO is going to be there?  
   All of our classmates are going to be there./Bob, Jane and Heather are going to be there.
   
   
5. You cannot write: Are you ready for the party?   Danni doesn't know anything about it!
   
   
6. Do not use TO with must / can / should
           You should to bring your favorite records.
   
   
7. I want TO / They are going TO / I would like TO.  I would like to is more polite than I want to.         I would like to invite you to my party.     
   
   
8. Do NOT begin sentences with AND, BUT or SO.
   
   
9. PUNCTUATION is important! You must end your sentences with full stops / periods (.) or question marks (?) ,  not commas ( , ) or an ellipsis ( ... ).
   
   
10. Days of the week must be capitalized: Saturday, not saturday.
    
    
11. There is -- used in the singular: There is a ball on the floor.
    There are -- used in the plural: There are some balls on the floor.
    
    
12. You cannot use party'll. You must write "the party will"

MORE PRACTICE
Here is some extra practice. You can write your answers in the comments section below or give them to me in class. Try at least one of these.

A .  You went to a party. Write a note about it to your English friend, Allison. Say:

• when you went to the party
• where the party was
• why you enjoyed the party
  
  Write 25-35 words

B.  Your English friend, Roger, has got a digital camera. You'd like to use it.

Write an email to Roger:

• ask if you can use his camera
• say why you need his camera
• ask when you can collect his camera

Write 25 -35 words.

C.  You are going to watch an international football match on television tonight.  Write an email to your English friend Alex,
Tell Alex:

• What TV channel the match will be on
• Which countries will play in the match
• Why you think the match will be good.       Write 25-35 words.

D. Read this note from your friend Lisa. 

     I'm going to visit your town next week. I'd like to see you. What day can we meet?       Where can we meet?   I want to bring you a present. What would you like?

Write a note to Lisa. Answer her questions.     Write 25 -35 words.

Vocabulary + EMAILs worksheets

 MORE EMAILS 

Many of you do not follow the instructions for PART 9.  Read the PAST POSTS. This should be an easy 5 points. You are to answer with the information given. Do NOT ASK a question unless it says "ask where you should meet"

Test example:  You are going to give your English friend, Chris, a tour of your city. Write an email to Chris. Tell Chris:

• -where you will meet in the city * 
• -how you will get around the city 
• -how long your tour will take** 

write 25-35 words. Write the email on your answer sheet.

Dear Chris,

Let's meet at Rivellino Tower. We can get around the old city on foot and the new city by bus. The tour will take about two hours.

See you then.

Maria                           

33 words

 *where you will meet in the city  

* It is not possible to use WILL CAN
        I can meet you at the station.         I will meet you at the station.                                                                                                
** say how long your tour will take: 

• You cannot write: The tour'll take...  You must write: The tour will take...
• Can take OR will take. NOT can takes.
            The tour takes about two hours.         The tour will take about two hours.         The tour lasts about two hours.         The tour will last about two hours. 

1. Know how to use AND, BUT, OR:
            We like pizza and ice cream.
             She likes pizza, but she doesn't like ice cream.
             He doesn't like pizza or ice cream.
            We could go to the beach or to the center.

1. We will go to the park afterwards / after that.

VOCAB EXERCISE 1 

VOCAB EXERCISE 2

VOCAB EXERCISE 3

Answers exercise 2

Some common writing mistakes - part 6

These are some of the mistakes you have made in your writing.  READ CAREFULLY!

• Use the correct format. 
• Hi NOT HY
• Do NOT use an exclamation mark when you begin your letter: Dear Mark, NOT Dear Mark! 
• different from or different than not different of
• Remember the "s" for the third person: It starts at 9 o'clock. / He plays football. 
• wait for / listen to / good at / would like to / want to
• 5 o'clock  OR  5 p.m. NOT 5 o'clock p.m. 
• 16.30 p.m. = 4:30 p.m. (The 24 hour system cannot be used with a.m. or p.m., and should not be used in the test.)
•  €7.50  (. non ,)
• we GO TO the city center, not at or in.
• We go bowling, swimming, running.
• We play football, basketball, tennis, soccer.
• We do sports, exercises, karate, aerobics.
• BY bus, train, car, bike, plane / ON foot
• yesterday night → last night; yesterday evening
• must to / will must / should to      
•    We must do our homework now. 
     We will do our homework later.
     We should do our homework now. 
• english, i, monday, april - English, I, Monday, April - ALL MUST BE written with a CAPITAL LETTER! 
• Watch the spelling of simple words like   because / with 
• Be careful about dividing words. be-cause NOT becau-se. If you are unsure, DON'T divide the word.
• You should write the numbers 1-10 in words: We stayed there for three hours. 
• Titles of books, films, TV programs,  should be underlined:  The Titanic or The Hunger Games 
• Sentences must end with a . Do not use ... or , Finite la frase con un punto, punto esclamativo (Look out!) o punto interrogativo (Are you coming?).  
  Una frase è un'idea.  Ha un inizio e una fine. 
  Do NOT close your letter with "Kisses," or "Bye Bye,"  
• Do NOT use "LET ME KNOW." for every closing letter.   "Let me know." is when you are waiting for information. Choose other closings like: Write me soon. / Love, / Your friend, / See you soon. 
• Scrivete più leggibile possibile e in maniera semplice e chiara. (La "n" deve sembrare una "n", non una "m"; niente strani disegni o cuoricini sopra la "i" o faccine.)
• 25 -35 words.   Make sure you are at least 27, but try not to go over 38. Count the words and write the number at the end. 
• Rileggete per correggere gli errori
  
  
• REMEMBER: 
       we go swimming, running, biking
       we play sports with balls -tennis, basketball, rugby, golf
       we do sports, activities, exercises, martial arts, gymnastics
  Click HERE for more on GO - PLAY - DO
  
  
• NOTE the verb forms. Use the same ones when possible. 
  Examples: **say which shops you are going to: 
                                            I'm going to the music store to buy a new CD. 

                          **What would you like to do there?  
                                             I would like to go swimming.
  
  You are to ANSWER the questions NOT ask them. Read carefully what the three points you must answer are. 
  

  
  

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  Suggestions for "problem" questions/answers:
  

  • How long does it take? It takes twenty minutes.
  • What instrument would you like to learn at school? I would like to learn to play the guitar; play the piano-.
  • My nearest sport center - The nearest...
  • He has brown short curly hair. - He has short, brown, curly hair. 
  • I've a football match.  I have a football match. / I've got a football match. 
  • I'm glad your invite. - Thank you for your invitation. 
  • It's OK for you?  - Is that OK with you? 

  
  

  - What does he look like?   My brother is tall and has curly, brown hair.

  
  - Where will he wait for me?  

  IF the brother is meeting the girl at the bus station, DO NOT write: He will wait for you in front of the cinema.   OR  He will wait for you at the station.
  
  BUT you can write:  He will wait for you outside the station.
  

                                                                    near the ticket office.

                                                                    at the entrance.
  

                                                                    in the car park.
  Where shall we meet? / Where do you want to meet?