Writing: Text Messaging

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• mavo
• Leerjaar 3

TEXT MESSAGING

Learning Aims / Leerdoelen

- I can write simple text messages.

- I can use expressions and self-made sentences.

Today's Programme

1.  Explanation:  Little background about text messaging

2. Activity: Quiz

3. Group work: Discuss the answers

4. Evaluation (reflection/feedbak)

DID YOU KNOW THAT?

Some facts that might help activate their knowledge.

Video show is about 6 min

LET'S PRACTISE! 

Name some text messaging or sms abbreviations.

lol - laughing out loud / tc - take care

thx - thanks /. yw - you're welcome

Let's take the quiz!

We're __________ (at Bob's house).

1. XOXOXO
2. Hugs and kisses
3. See you later!
4. @Bob's

______________ (are you) coming?

1. XOXOXO
2. @Bobs
3. U
4. <3 <3 <3

Getting pizza!!!!! __________________ (We love pizza!) from Domino's.

1. XOXOXO
2. <3<3<3
3. Cu
4. @Bob's

it's ___________ (really, really) good!

1. sooooooooo
2. XOXOXO
3. Cu
4. L8r

...................... (See you) later!

1. XOXOXO
2. idk
3. @Bob's
4. Cu

....................... (Hugs and kisses)

1. idk
2. XOXOXO
3. LOL
4. THX

EVALUATION

1. Can you write simple text messages?
   
2. Can you use expressions and self-made sentences?
   

FEEDBACK

1. How was the lesson?
   
2. What was easy?
   
3. What was difficult?
   
4. How can you improve your writing skills?