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Lesson 4: Reading & Writing NEW FRIENDS

Part 1

Read the postcard.

Hello from Brazil!
April 5, 2013
Dear Sansfica,
I'm having a great time in Sao Paulo. It's really nice
today-sunny and warm. But yesterday it was cloudy
and a little cold. Sansfica Salazar
I started staying with my host family last night. In total., 1785 Old Maple Lane
I'll stay with them for three nights. They have a daughter, Hollywood, CA 7201 3
Manu, who is the same age as me. I was worried, but they AIR MAIL
all speak great English. We talked about music and movies,
and we even like the same ones!
How are things at school? If you have time, we can video
chat next weekend. I want to hear how everyone is.
The month will be over before I know it!
Leah

Write the correct word(s) to complete the sentences.

l. _________ is in Brazil right now.
2. She's staying with her host family for --------- more nights.
3. Leah and --------- are the same age.

4. On April 4, the weather was-------------
5. Leah is going to be gone for ________ _

PAIR WORK Discuss the questions.
1. When do most people write postcards, and to whom do they send them?
2. Do we need to make small talk when we write postcards? Give reasons for your answer.
3. What kinds of personal information should you not write on a postcard?

Part2
Imagine you are Sansfica. Write a postcard to Leah. Talk about the weather and a new friend at school.

Part3

Read your postcard to a partner without telling them where you are visiting. Have them guess where
you are writing about.