Module 1 Unit 3 Task

1. Module 1 Unit 3Task Write an e-mail of encouragement

2. Learning aims: Learn to write an e-mail of encouragement.

3. Before the task Discussion What do you think should be included in the e-mail? 1. Suggestions ｛ 2. Reasons 3. Encouragement

4. Dear friend I am very overweight. Since people often laugh at me behind my back when I ride the Underground or go for a walk, I am embarrassed and do not like going out any more. Certainly, I do not feel comfortable going to the gym to work out. Instead, I prefer to exercise at home, and it seems that I am always going on a diet. However, no matter what I do, my efforts to lose weight always end in failure. In truth, my friends say that I am an attractive girl just the way I am, and that I should not worry at all about my waist or my figure. However, I do worry that my weight might damage my health. I’m not sure whether I should take weight-loss pills. There is news about a Canadian actress who suffered liver failure because of taking those pills. What do you think I should do? Best wishes Yours Guo Xilin

5. Before the task Letter Two Problems: Suggestions: Reasons: Encouragement:

6. Task Write an e-mail of encouragement • Figure out problems; • Offer suggestions; • List reasons; • Give encouragement. Pay attention to handwriting and punctuation!

7. Welcome your presentation and judgment! ｛ contents(内容) handwriting punctuation(标点符号)

8. After the task Consolidation Write another person(Guo Xilin or Joan) an e-mail of encouragement.

9. Thanks for cooperation !