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Grade 6 (A1) · Letter and schedule · 110 words

Class Trip to Jerusalem

A letter from the class teacher and a schedule for a class trip to Jerusalem: when it leaves, what to wear and bring, and what the class does at each place.

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1Dear parents and students,

2On Thursday, March 12, class 6A is going on a trip to Jerusalem. The bus leaves from the school gate at 7:00 , so please don't be late. We will come back at about 5:30 in the evening.

3Students must wear the blue school shirt, so we can find each other in the . Bring breakfast, lunch, two bottles of water and a , because Jerusalem can be cold in March. Phones are , but only on the bus and at lunch.

4The trip 120 shekels. Please by March 5. We are sure it will be a day to remember!

5Ms. Gabay, class teacher

Trip Schedule
TimePlaceWhat we do
9:00The Israel MuseumSee the Dead Sea Scrolls
11:30Sacher ParkLunch and games
13:00Mahane Yehuda MarketBuy fruit and talk to the sellers
15:00The Old CityWalk on the walls
16:30The Old CityBus back to school
📘 Glossary
  • sharp - exactly on time
  • crowds - large groups of people
  • coat - warm clothing worn over other clothes
  • allowed - permitted
  • costs - has a price of
  • pay - to give money for something

Questions

  1. Finding details

    1. When does the bus leave the school?
  2. Making inferences

    2. Why must students wear the blue school shirt?
  3. Reading tables

    3. Look at the table. Where will the class eat lunch?
  4. Reading tables

    4. Look at the table. What will the students do in the Old City at 15:00?
  5. Finding details

    5. Why should students bring a coat?
  6. Finding details

    6. When can students use their phones?
  7. Reading tables

    7. Look at the table. At what time does the class get to the market?
  8. Purpose and structure

    8. Who wrote this letter?

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