Classwork Greeting Cards

English
Grammar
Kate is (tall) than Ann.
His grandfather is (old) than his grandmother.
Tom is (strong) in his team.
Mary is (good) in our class.
The (bad) holiday in my life was last summer.
These sweets are (tasty) than those ones.
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English
Grammar
These toys are ___ than those (interesting).
These trousers are ___ than those (narrow).
This suit is ____ than that jacket (modern).
His bike is _____ than her (new).
Tom is a _____ pupil than John (good).
This picture is _____ than that picture (bright).
This animal is _____ than that one (dangerous).
This wolf is _____ (strong)_than that one.
Compare!

Read the holidays and occasions
Прочитайте названия праздников
New Year’s Day
Christmas
Motherland Defender’s Day
Women’s Day
Easter
May Day
Victory Day
Independence Day
Day of Knowledge
Teacher’s Day
St. Valentine’s Day
Birthday
New Baby
Wedding
Graduation
Housewarming
Religious Ceremony

Revise the rules
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Name the holiday and greet on its occasion
New Year –
Happy New Year!
Christmas –
Happy/Merry Christmas!

Name the holiday and greet on its occasion
Birthday –
Happy Birthday!
Motherland Defender’s Day –
Best Wishes for Motherland Defender’s Day!

Name the holiday and greet on its occasion
Housewarming -Congratulations!
St. Valentine’s Day –
Happy St. Valentine’s Day!

Name the holiday and greet on its occasion
New baby –
Congratulations!
Women’s Day –
Best wishes for Women’s Day!

Name the holiday and greet on its occasion
Victory Day –
Best Wishes for Victory Day!
May Day –
Best Wishes for May Day!

Name the holiday and greet on its occasion
Day of Knowledge –
Best Wishes for Day of Knowledge!
Wedding Day –
Congratulations!

Зарядка для глаз
(иди по стрелочкам, начиная с цифры один)

Choose the definition
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Greeting cards are types of …
good pictures
easy words
small descriptions
short messages
funny sentences

Why do we use them?
We use them to
congratulate people
wish them happy birthday
express sympathy
wish them good luck
cheer up people

Guess the occasion
Someone’s birthday

Guess the occasion
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Someone is leaving university

Guess the occasion
A new baby was born

Guess the occasion
Party

Guess the occasion
Wedding Day

Guess the occasion
Someone is ill

Guess the occasion
Housewarming

Work in pairs ex.2 p.18
Match the greeting cards to the situations
Check your answers
1 –
2 –
3 –
4 –
5 –
6 –
7 –
8 –
e
h
b
c
f
d
a
g

Read the message and answer the questions
Dear Helen,
How are you? I just heard about your car accident. I hope it wasn’t too serious. I’m sure you’ll be back on your feet in no time!
Hugs and kisses,
Janet
Which card from ex .2 p.18 does it belong to?
Why did Janet write it?

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Informal style
Short opening and closing remarks
(Hi Sue, See you
Tom)
Abbreviations ( I’m)
Colloquial phrasal verbs, idioms, everyday language
(What’s up? Well done!)
Imperative (Do come! Give me a ring!)
Informal linkers (and, so)
Find examples in ex.3 p.18

Work in pairs
Read the cards! Ex. 5 p.19
Why have the people written them?
Find examples of informal style. Compare with your partner.

Change the email to a short greeting card
Измените текст сообщения, чтоб получилась открытка
Dear Matthew,
I would like to wish you Happy Birthday and I would like to thank you for inviting me to your party next week. I will definitely be there and I look forward to seeing you and your family.
Yours,
Paul

Check yourself
Hi Matthew,
Happy Birthday! Thanks for inviting me to your party next week. I’ll definitely be there. Can’t wait to see you and your family.
See you,
Paul