Five-Minute Activities for Young Learners

4 Select children to read out their late notes.
Box 36
Excuses
The wind blew my hat away.
The snow blocked our driveway.
The rain wet my homework.
The train was late.
The bus broke down.
An elephant sat on our car.
A crocodile ate my school bag.
Our helicopter ran out of petrol.
Follow-up
• Some teachers regularly use ‘late notes’ to create an authentic purpose for
writing.
• For other letters, cards and emails, see Activities 4.8, 5.11, 5.15, 6.8.
Journeys
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Five-Minute Activities for Young Learners
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2.13 Travel diary from space
Level
***
Language focus
Personal recount, question forms, simple past tense
Skills focus
Speaking
Thinking focus
Imagining and creating
Teaching approach
Promote creativity – accept errors
Interaction
Turn-taking around the class, suitable for large classes
Preparation
Write the questions on the board. See Box 37.