Writing: Planning a Class Party
Planning a class party
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Unit: Planning a Class Party
Module 1: Party Words & Easy Practice
For Teacher
Use this 20-minute lesson to practice party words and writing suggestions.
Check answers together after each part.
For Learner
Do Module 1 first to learn words and frames.
Then write 5 lines in Module 2 and read the model in Module 3.
Put the words in the right order
1. don't / Why / buy / we / streamers / ?
____ (Type the sentence here...)2. we / Shall / choose / theme / a / ?
____ (Type the sentence here...)3. about / How / playlist / a / ?
____ (Type the sentence here...)4. tablecloth / get / Let's / a / .
____ (Type the sentence here...)Fill in the blanks
📦 Word Bank
1. We have sweet ____ in small bags for the kids.
2. Do you want a bottle of ____ ?
3. Ben plays the ____ at the party.
4. Let's buy two bags of salty ____ .
5. We eat red ____ with a spoon.
Choose the correct word
1. How about _____ a playlist?
2. Shall we _____ a tablecloth?
3. Why don't we _____ soda?
4. Let's _____ the game.
Match a question to its answer
Select the matching response for each suggestion:
Module 2: Class Party Chat
Writing Task (25–40 words)
📝 Task:
Write 5 lines in a chat with a friend about your class party: three ideas and two answers (you can imagine it).
Useful Starters Frame
Use these frames to start your sentences:
Writing Checklist
Make sure your chat includes all of these:
- ✔ One suggestion with How about + a noun or -ing word
- ✔ One suggestion with Shall we + a base verb
- ✔ One suggestion with Why don't we + a base verb
- ✔ One answer that agrees (Good idea! or Yes, let's!)
- ✔ One answer that says no (No, let's not.)
- ⚠️ No "to" after Shall we or Why don't we
Your Chat Box
Write 5 lines (25–40 words) chatting with your friend about party plans.
Module 3: Example Chat
Model Answer (38 words)
Read this example chat between two friends planning a party. Notice how they use the starters frame!
Chat: Alex & Sam
Why This Works
Short notes on the bold phrases:
1. How about buying
Use "How about" with an -ing word to make a friendly suggestion.
2. Good idea!
Use this short phrase to agree with a plan easily.
3. Shall we play
Use "Shall we" with a simple verb (no "to") to offer an action.
4. No, let's not.
Use this polite phrase to say no to an idea.
5. Why don't we choose
Use "Why don't we" with a simple verb (no "to") to suggest a new plan.
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