writing a letter starting from a song

language learning

how to write a letter and an e-mail

WHAT DOES this song talk about...???

this song talk about...

❓ EASY QUESTIONS

• Who is she talking to?

• Is she angry or calm?

• What problems does she talk about?

• Why are people crying?

• What is “hard work” in the song?

🗣️ DEBATe...and work in pairs

🗣️Use these words: must – should – can – HAVE to Questions: What should leaders do? Should leaders stop war? Should leaders help poor people? What can young people do ?

BUT FIRST, LET'S REMEMBER THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN: MUST-SHOULD-CAN-HAVE TO...

💌 HOW TO WRITE A LETTER

1️⃣ Greeting (Saluto iniziale) Dear… Dear World Leader, Dear Mr. President, Dear Sir/Madam, (se non conosci il nome) 👉 Always start on a new line.

2️⃣ Introduction (Perché scrivi) Frasi semplici: My name is ______. I am a student. I am writing because… I want to tell you about…

💌 HOW TO WRITE A LETTER

3️⃣ Body (Il messaggio principale) Scrivi 2–3 frasi brevi: There is war. People are scared. Children need help. You must stop violence. You should listen to young people. 👉 Usa must / should / HAVE to per dare consigli o richieste.

4️⃣ Hope (Messaggio positivo) I believe peace is possible. The world can be better. Young people want a safe future.

💌 HOW TO WRITE A LETTER

5️⃣ Closing (Chiusura) Thank you for reading. I hope you listen to us.

6️⃣ Signature (Firma) Best regards, Sincerely, Your name

💌 HOW TO WRITE AN E-MAIL

1️⃣ Subject line (Oggetto) Deve essere corto e chiaro:

• Peace and young people
• Message for a leader
• Stop the war

2️⃣ Greeting

• Hello,

• Dear…,

3️⃣ Short introduction

• I am a student.

• I am writing because…

4️⃣ Main message (2–3 frasi)

• There is war. People suffer.

• You must help families.

• You should work for peace.

💌 HOW TO WRITE AN E-MAIL

5️⃣ Closing sentence

• Thank you for your time.
• I hope you listen to young people.

6️⃣ Sign-off

• Best,

• Regards,

• Your name

💌 RESUME

LETTERA

1. Dear…
2. I am writing because…
3. Problem
4. You must/should…
5. Hope
6. Signature

E-MAIL

1. SUbject
2. Hello
3. Reason
4. Message
5. Thank you
6. Name

💌 RESUME

LETTERA

1. Dear…
2. I am writing because…
3. Problem
4. You must/should…
5. Hope
6. Signature

E-MAIL

1. SUbject
2. Hello
3. Reason
4. Message
5. Thank you
6. Name

💌 Choose the correct word (multiple choice)

Interactive cards

You ______ relax; you are tired.

I ______ finish my homework today.

We ____ help families in danger.

YOU _____ be kind to people.

SHOULD

SHOULD

MUST

HAVE TO

Test whatyou've learned!

Debería

Usage

Recommendation

Example

Deberías comer más verduras (You should eat more vegetables)

Podría

Use

Low possibility

Example

Podría llover más tarde (It might rain later)

Deber

Usage

Logical deduction

Example

Debes usar el cinturón de seguridad (You must wear a seatbelt)

Podría

Use

Possibility

Example

Podía montar en bici cuando tenía cinco años (She could ride a bike when she was five years old)

Tener que

Use

Weaker obligation

Example

Tengo que estudiar para mi examen (I have to study for my exam)

Poder

Use

Possibility

Example

Puedo nadar muy rápido (I can swim very fast)