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A1 · Elementary20 min

Writing an email giving instructions

Syllabus topic 9: Writing an email giving instructions

50–80 words · Email. A friend will feed your cat while you are away. Write an email explaining where the food is, when to feed the cat and what else to do. Use imaginary details.

Your writing task

Write 50–80 words. A friend will feed your cat while you are away. Write an email explaining where the food is, when to feed the cat and what else to do. Use imaginary details.

Writing focus

Use short instructions beginning with a base verb: Put the food in the bowl. Order the steps so your reader can follow them easily.

Your progress

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My plan

Plan, write, revise

Suggested structure

  1. Thank your friend and explain the situation.
  2. Give the feeding instructions in order.
  3. Add one other task and a friendly ending.

Useful language

  • Thank you for helping…
  • First, please…
  • Then,…

Use these phrases if they fit your ideas. There is no single correct response.

0 words · Suggested: 50–80Restoring your draft…

50 more words to reach the suggested range.

Review your draft

This is guided self-review, not automatic grading. The word range is a guide. Editing your text clears the checklist so you can review the new version; previous lesson completion stays in your history.

See an illustrative response

Hi Tom, Thank you for looking after my cat on Monday. Her food is in the cupboard next to the fridge. Please give her one small bowl in the morning and another bowl in the evening. Put fresh water in the blue bowl too. Before you leave, please close the kitchen window. Her toys are under the table. Thanks again, Mia

This example illustrates structure and tone and may be shorter than the suggested range. Develop your own response.

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