Unit 15 – A Postcard from a Holiday
Warm-up and Vocabulary
Key Vocabulary
Let’s learn some words you will find on a postcard.
- Holiday: We went to Bali for our holiday last year.
- Postcard: I sent a postcard to my friend from the mountains.
- Beach: The children are playing on the beach.
- Mountain: We climbed a high mountain together.
- Sunny: It is sunny today, so we can go outside.
- Beautiful: The sunset looks very beautiful.
- Weather: The weather is cold in the morning.
- Send: I will send you a message later.
- Dear…: Dear Anna, how are you?
- Greetings from…: Greetings from Jakarta!
Activity: Holiday Picture Match
Reading for Key Information
A postcard gives us important information in a very short message. When you read a postcard, you should look for the answers to four key questions:
- Who is it FOR? (The receiver)
- Who is it FROM? (The sender)
- WHERE are they? (The location)
- WHAT are they doing/seeing? (The activity/description)
Let’s look at an example.
Dear Rina,
Greetings from Bali! The weather is very sunny and the beach is beautiful. I am having a great holiday!
See you soon,
Budi
Finding the Information:
- Who is it FOR? Look after “Dear…”. It is for Rina.
- Who is it FROM? Look at the name at the end. It is from Budi.
- WHERE are they? Look after “Greetings from…”. They are in Bali.
- WHAT are they seeing? The text says the beach is beautiful.
Tips for Success
Here are two easy tips for reading postcards.
- Find the Names First. The name at the top (after “Dear”) is the receiver. The name at the bottom is the sender.
- Look for Capital Letters. Places (like Bali, Jakarta) and names (like Rina, Budi) always start with a capital letter. This helps you find them quickly.
Skill Practice
Let’s practice reading another postcard. Use this postcard for all the exercises below.
Dear Ivan,
Greetings from the mountains! I am on a school holiday in Lembang. The weather is cool and not sunny. Yesterday, I saw a beautiful tea garden. It was very green.
Your friend,
Dewi.
A. Multiple Choice
B. Crossword Puzzle
C. Word Search
D. Fill in the Blanks