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We need a skate park! An email to the mayor

Two pupils write politely to their mayor asking for a skate park; children learn how a polite, persuasive email is organised and write their own request for something their town needs.

Kids · FlyersYoung learners30 minEmail

About this lesson

A Kids · Flyers writing lesson (email). Prompts, model texts and simple checklists — from a first email to an opinion essay.

Level
Kids · Flyers · Young learners – Flyers (A2)
Skill
Writing
Type
Email
Students
Young learners
Time
About 30 minutes
Topic
Town & city
Activities
Picture words, Speaking / writing task, Reading text, Multiple choice, Matching, Gap-fill, Key words
Key words
Hi Tom! → Dear Mayor Adams,, I want ... → We would like ..., Can you ...? → Could you please ...?, Bye! → Yours sincerely,
Access
Premium

By the end, students can

  • Write a polite email to an adult you don't know (Dear ..., Yours, ...)
  • Give reasons and ideas with because, also and I think
  • Ask for something politely (Could you ...? We would like ...)