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✏️ Write a Message to a Friend

In this lesson, you will practise 10 tooth words, then write a short message to a friend about how you look after your teeth.

💡 How to use this lesson

👨‍🏫 For Teachers:

Do Module 1 first and check the answers together (about 10 minutes). Then learners write in Module 2 and the AI checks their writing.

🎓 For Learners:

First, do the 16 short practice items in Module 1. Next, read the task and the checklist, then type your 60–80 word message in Module 2.

Module 1

Word Practice

Practise the tooth words first. Then you can use them in your message.

Part (a): Word Order

Put the words in the right order to make a sentence.

1. Rewrite the sentence in the correct order:

( got / She / a / filling / new )

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2. Rewrite the sentence in the correct order:

( has / toothache / bad / Dan / a )

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3. Rewrite the sentence in the correct order:

( mouthwash / use / after / I / brushing )

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4. Rewrite the sentence in the correct order:

( wears / brace / Her / a / sister )

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Part (b): Fill in the Blanks

Use a word from the word bank. One word is not used.

Word bank:

floss jaw mouthwash cavity chew toothpaste

5. The dentist found a small ____ in my back tooth.

6. Put some ____ on your brush before you clean your teeth.

7. Please ____ your food well before you swallow it.

8. Use ____ to clean between your teeth.

9. My lower ____ moves up and down when I chew.

Part (c): Choose the Correct Word

Choose the word that fits the sentence best.

10. I took a pill because I have a bad ___.

____ a. brace ____ b. cheek ____ c. toothache

11. The dentist put a ___ in my tooth to fix the hole.

____ a. cheek ____ b. filling ____ c. mouthwash

12. After I eat, I use ___ to wash my mouth.

____ a. mouthwash ____ b. jaw ____ c. brace

13. I put my hand on my ___ because it was cold.

____ a. floss ____ b. filling ____ c. cheek

Part (d): Match Question to Answer

Choose the best answer for each question.

14-16. Match each question to its answer:

Question

I use floss every night.

It hurts a lot when I eat.

A filling.

What does the dentist put in a hole in your tooth?

____I use floss every night.____It hurts a lot when I eat.____A filling.

What do you use to clean between your teeth?

____I use floss every night.____It hurts a lot when I eat.____A filling.

Does your jaw hurt when you chew?

____I use floss every night.____It hurts a lot when I eat.____A filling.

Module 2

Write Your Message

Writing Task

"Write a short message to a friend about how you look after your teeth. Say what you do before and after some things, and what you do instead of something less healthy."

✍️ Target length: 60–80 words

🧩 Sentence Frame (Use these starters)

Complete these sentence starters in your message:

Before going to bed, I ...

After eating, I ...

I never leave home without ...

I try to drink water instead of ...

You should not ... without ...

What do you do before ...?

✅ Task Checklist

Make sure your message includes all of the following:

Before + -ing

One thing you do before an action

After + -ing

One thing you do after an action

Without + -ing

One thing you never do without something

Instead of + -ing/noun

One healthy choice

Advice for a friend

Give one tip (e.g. You should not...)

Question to a friend

Ask one question with before or after

✍️ Write Your Message

60–80 words • AI Graded

Type your complete message to your friend below. Use the sentence frame and check off all items in the checklist.

____ (Hi! Here is how I look after my teeth...)

🌟 Module 3: Model Answer & Useful Phrases

Read this example message to see how to use the sentence frame in your own writing.

📖 Model Answer

76 words

Hi Sam! How are you? Before going to bed, I always brush my teeth for two minutes. After eating, I use mouthwash to clean my mouth. I never leave home without extra dental floss in my bag. During the day, I try to drink water instead of sugary soda. Also, you should not chew hard candy without thinking about your teeth! What do you do before sleeping to keep your smile healthy? Write back soon, Alex.

💡 Why This Works: Useful Phrases & Notes

Here is how the bold phrases work in everyday writing:

1. Before going to bed, I ...

Use "before" with an "-ing" action word to show what you do first.

2. After eating, I ...

Use "after" with an "-ing" action word to tell what happens right after a meal.

3. I never leave home without ...

Use this to talk about an important item you always bring with you.

4. I try to drink water instead of ...

Use "instead of" to show a healthy choice when picking one thing over another.

5. You should not ... without ...

Use this pattern to give helpful advice and remind a friend to be careful.

6. What do you do before ...?

Use this question to ask your friend about their own daily routines.

Writing: Teeth, Dentists and Healthy Smiles

✏️ Write a Message to a Friend

💡 How to use this lesson

Word Practice

Write Your Message

🧩 Sentence Frame (Use these starters)

✅ Task Checklist

✍️ Write Your Message

🌟 Module 3: Model Answer & Useful Phrases

📖 Model Answer

💡 Why This Works: Useful Phrases & Notes

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