Ask teachers at another school to get their class to send you a number of e-mails containing simple messages. Show the class how to open the mail box and read the messages. Ask each child to open a message, read it and reply to it. Discuss writing conventions, such as opening and closing remarks.
read and respond to e-mails
Points to note
If there is enough time, encourage children to say something about themselves in their replies.
Encourage children to be as careful over spelling, punctuation and clarity as they would if they were writing a letter.
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