Writing: Clothes and shopping
Clothes and shopping
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How to use this lesson
For the teacher: Use this 25-minute lesson to practice clothes vocabulary and guide students to write a short paragraph. Check their practice answers on screen and let the AI grade their writing paragraphs automatically.
For the learner: First, finish the vocabulary games in Module 1 to review shopping words. Next, write your own paragraph in Module 2 and read the helpful sample in Module 3.
Part A: Put the words in the right order
Rewrite each sentence correctly.
1. can / on / I / jacket / this / try / ?
____ (Type the correct sentence here...)2. these / fit / do / not / shoes / me / .
____ (Type the correct sentence here...)3. got / my / a / coat / pocket / has / big / .
____ (Type the correct sentence here...)4. students / wear / a / school / uniform / must / .
____ (Type the correct sentence here...)Part B: Fill in the blanks
Use the words from this word bank: sale, receipt, size, loose, fashion.
1. Everything is cheap today because the shop has a big ___.
____2. Always keep your paper ___ to show you bought the shirt.
____3. What ___ are your shoes? I need number 39.
____4. These trousers are very big around my legs, so they feel quite ___.
____5. My sister reads magazines because she loves modern ___.
____Part C: Choose the correct word
Pick the best word to complete the sentence.
1. I cannot breathe easily because this shirt collar is too ___.
2. Excuse me, where can I ___ this dress before buying it?
3. The nurse put her pen inside her coat ___.
4. The blue sweater is just right; it will ___ you well.
Part D: Match a question to its answer
Match each shopping question on the left to its natural answer.
Medium, please.
Yes, here it is.
Over there, near the mirrors.
Write your paragraph
Now use your unit words to write about clothes.
Task
Write a short paragraph about what you wear for a special day.
Length: Write 60-80 words.
Sentence Starters
You can begin your sentences with these words:
- For a special day I wear ...
- My ... is (colour).
- It fits me well / It is a bit tight.
- I don't wear ... because it is too ...
- I feel ... in these clothes
Checklist
Before you submit, check that your paragraph includes:
- the occasion
- two clothes
- how they fit
- one thing you do not wear
- how you feel
Model Answer
Read this good example to see how the starters work together.
Special Day Clothes (67 words)
For a special day I wear nice clothes to my cousin's wedding. My jacket is dark blue and my white shirt has a small pocket. It fits me well, but my black trousers are a bit tight today. I don't wear my casual T-shirt because it is too informal for a family party. I feel happy and smart in these clothes when I take photos with everyone.
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