2nd letter - YOUR SCHOOL

Consider these statements and questions and our class discussion before writing your letter:   

• There are about 70 students in our school. 
• How many subjects do you study and what are they? Which are your favorite? Which do you like the least? Why do you like/dislike those subjects? 
•  Why did you choose this school? 
• How many hours do you go to school each day?  Remember that most Italian schools go on Saturday but you do not. 
• What do you like most about your school?
• What don't you like about your school?
• Do you have a favorite teacher? 
• Write something about your classmates. Write about the other students at the school. 
•      Are there any special events at school? If so tell something about them. (special        projects, holidays, vacations, school trips) 
• Is there an event you'll always remember or a story you would like to tell? 
• Describe the school. Say what it's like.  Is it big? How many floors are there. There are art labs, computer rooms, a library, the reception, vending machines and so on. Do you buy anything from the vending machines? Is it a good idea to have them at school?

EXAMPLE sentences:
You should start your letter by thanking your penpal for writing to you.  Here are some ideas to start: 

• Thank you for your letter.  I enjoyed reading it a lot.

• I was excited to receive your letter. 

• In this letter I'm going to write about my school.

• Now I'd like to write about my school. 

• On Monday we have ...........(subjects)

• We start with ....., then second hour we have.....

• My favorite subject is...... because....

• I like ......, because .........

• I don't like ......because....
• The teachers are  nice / strict / boring / interesting. 

• The other students in my class are  nice / quiet / talkative / awful / great / friendly / easy to get along with / smart  / studious / not very studious / creative (art students) 

• Our school is not far from the center. There are many other schools and a soccer field nearby. 

• We have Christmas vacation soon.  

• I am excited for Christmas.  We go to school until Dec. 24th and return after "La Befana." Do you know what that is? 

Here are some ideas to end your letter or you can use some of the ideas from the previous post:   

• I hope you have enjoyed my letter.   

• I looking forward to hearing from you. 

• I hope you have a wonderful Christmas / holiday season.

• Enjoy your Christmas holidays. 

• Your penpal,  / Your friend, /  Your new Italian friend/penpal,