Writing an Informal Message
Step-by-step writing framework + model
A complete, ready-to-teach A2 writing lesson on "Writing an Informal Message". Includes objective, target vocabulary (Hi, How’s it going?, catch up, See you…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.
Warm-up (5 min)
Activate prior knowledge: ask students what they already know about writing an informal message. Brainstorm 3–5 words on the board.
Presentation (10 min)
Introduce the target language for Writing an Informal Message using flashcards/visuals. Drill pronunciation chorally, then individually.
- Hi
- How’s it going?
- catch up
- See you
- emoji
- casual
- short
- reply
Controlled Practice (10 min)
- Matching: words ↔ pictures
- Gap-fill worksheet
- Pronunciation drill of: Hi, How’s it going?, catch up, See you
Freer Practice (12 min)
Students write a short piece (60–120 words) applying the Writing an Informal Message structures.
Production (10 min)
Mini-presentation or group share: each student/team produces an original example using the target language.
Cool-down & Exit Ticket (3 min)
Each student says/writes one sentence using a target word from today's lesson.
Homework
Reinforcement: complete the Writing an Informal Message worksheet or record a 30-second voice note using 5 target words.