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How to use this lesson

👩‍🏫 For the Teacher

Guide learners through these tasks in 25 minutes to build key schedule vocabulary.

Check vocabulary answers together before students start the writing task.

🧑‍🎓 For the Learner

First, complete the four vocabulary activities below to practice the words.

Next, use these words to write your own busy week message in Module 2.

Module 1: Vocabulary Practice

⏱️ 10 Mins • Level A2

Let's practice the words we need for talking about a busy week.

📦 Word Bank

diary calendar reminder haircut dentist hairdresser vet confirm arrange available

Word Order: Put the words in the right order

Rewrite each group of words to make a correct sentence. Remember to start with a capital letter and end with a full stop.

1. Put these words in order:

I write my plans in my diary.

Answer for question 1 ____ (Type the full sentence here...)

2. Put these words in order:

set Please a reminder on your phone.

Answer for question 2 ____ (Type the full sentence here...)

3. Put these words in order:

He needs a haircut this Saturday.

Answer for question 3 ____ (Type the full sentence here...)

4. Put these words in order:

Can we arrange a meeting soon?

Answer for question 4 ____ (Type the full sentence here...)

Fill in the Blanks: Complete with the word bank

Choose from this list:

calendar dentist vet confirm available

1. I have a bad toothache, so I am seeing the ___ this afternoon.

Your answer for item 1 ____ (Type word here...)

2. My cat looks ill, so I need to take her to the ___ tomorrow.

Your answer for item 2 ____ (Type word here...)

3. Are you ___ for coffee on Thursday morning, or do you have work?

Your answer for item 3 ____ (Type word here...)

4. I marked your birthday on my wall ___ so I do not forget it.

Your answer for item 4 ____ (Type word here...)

5. Please send me a message to ___ the time of our dinner.

Your answer for item 5 ____ (Type word here...)

Choose the Correct Word

Read each sentence and pick the word that fits best.

1. Sarah is going to the ___ because she wants short hair.

____ a. hairdresser ____ b. haircut

2. I keep a personal book where I write what happens every day. It is my ___.

____ a. reminder ____ b. diary

3. We need to ___ a time for our study group before Friday arrives.

____ a. arrange ____ b. available

4. Sorry, I have three meetings tomorrow, so I am very ___.

____ a. busy ____ b. confirm

Match Question to Answer

Match each appointment question to the most natural reply.

Question

"Sure, I'll send you an email now."

"No, my puppy is fine now."

"Yes, I have nothing planned."

1. Are you available this Friday afternoon?

____ Sure, I'll send you an email now. ____ No, my puppy is fine now. ____ Yes, I have nothing planned.

2. Can you confirm the time of our meeting?

____ Sure, I'll send you an email now. ____ No, my puppy is fine now. ____ Yes, I have nothing planned.

3. Do you still need to see the animal doctor?

____ Sure, I'll send you an email now. ____ No, my puppy is fine now. ____ Yes, I have nothing planned.

Module 2: The Writing Task

⏱️ 10 Mins • Level A2

Now, write a message to your friend about your week.

📌 Task Instructions

"Write a short message to a friend about your busy week. Say what you are doing on three different days."

Length: Write 60-80 words.

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Sentence Starters

You can use these starters to help build your message:

"This week is very busy."

"On Monday I am ..."

"On Wednesday I am not ..."

"Are you ... on Friday?"

"I am meeting ..."

"Can we ...?"

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What to Include Checklist

Before and after writing, check off each item to make sure your message is complete:

____ Three days and what you are doing on each one ____ One thing you are not doing ____ One question to your friend with are you ____ One person you are meeting ____ A suggestion for a day when you are both free

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Your Message

Target: 60-80 words

Type your complete message below. When you finish, submit your text to receive AI feedback on four areas.

Write your message to a friend about your busy week ____ (Hi Alex, This week is very busy. On Monday I am...)

🤖 AI Grading Criteria

1. Task Achievement

Includes all 5 checklist points (60-80 words).

2. Coherence & Cohesion

Clear order of days and friendly flow.

3. Lexical Resource

Uses Unit words (busy, dentist, arrange, etc.).

4. Grammatical Range

Accurate Present Continuous for future plans.

Module 3: Model Answer

⏱️ 5 Mins • Level A2

Here is a model answer to help you.

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Sample Message to a Friend

75 words

Hi Sam,

This week is very busy. On Monday I am going to the dentist at ten in the morning. On Wednesday I am not working at the office, but I am meeting my sister for lunch in town. Are you available on Friday afternoon? I have a haircut at two o'clock, but I am free after four. Can we arrange a time to meet for coffee? Please check your calendar and let me know soon!

Best,
Alex

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Why This Works

Look at how each highlighted phrase helps your message stay clear and friendly:

"This week is very busy."

Why it works: This is a clear opening sentence. It tells your friend right away why you have only a little free time.

"On Monday I am going to the dentist..."

Why it works: Use I am + verb-ing to explain a fixed plan. For example: "I am not free on Friday because I am seeing the dentist at three o'clock."

"...I am meeting my sister..."

Why it works: This names the person you have plans with so your friend understands who you are seeing.

"Are you available on Friday afternoon?"

Why it works: Using "available" is a polite, natural way to ask if your friend has free time.

"Can we arrange a time to meet...?"

Why it works: "Can we arrange..." is a friendly question that invites your friend to agree on a time that works for both of you.

Writing: A Busy Week and Making Appointments

How to use this lesson

Module 1: Vocabulary Practice

Word Order: Put the words in the right order

Fill in the Blanks: Complete with the word bank

Choose the Correct Word

Match Question to Answer

Module 2: The Writing Task

Sentence Starters

What to Include Checklist

Your Message

Module 3: Model Answer

Sample Message to a Friend

Why This Works

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