Provide an authentic situation for writing

Try to link with the curriculum

Try to guide the pupils with their writing

(About 40 pupils from each school)

Apply for participation before 15/10/2002

Accept on first come, first serve basis

Advise level of pupils

Send the self-introductory letters to participating schools before 28/10/2002

Adjustment

Communicate with each other

Arrange meetings with the pen pals in May/June, 2003

Ensure pupils respond to letters received

Try not to mark or correct pupils’ mistakes

(Try to give guidance and help in advance)

Visit our school and join the lessons for lower levels