Word order + creative writing

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• mavo
• Leerjaar 3

Welcome M3A

Please take your seat

Put your phone and earbuds in your bag

Start reading your book

Today's planning

• 10 minutes of reading
• Word order in English
• Writing practice 

Class expectations

Everyone tries to speak English - mistakes? No problem

Be active and participate in class.

Laptops are half-closed when not in use - NO gaming!

Listen to the person who's speaking and raise your hand

No homework, but you'll need to study at home

Respect!

Word order

Donkey bridge: SVOMPT

1: Subject (onderwerp)

2: Verb (werkwoord)

3: Object (zelfst. nmw.)

4: Manner (bijv. nmw.)

5: Place (plaats)

6: Time (tijd)

1: Felicia koopt altijd nieuwe kleren.

2: Ms. W houdt van muziek maken.

3: Ms. W vindt koken leuk.

4: Mijn ouder komt om 9 uur thuis.

Word order

Pick a color based on your skills and the statements. 

Click on the star for the grammar instruction.

I make lots of mistakes when writing and think word order is difficult.

Complete these exercises: one and two.

I make some mistakes when writing but don't think it's easy nor hard.

Complete these exercises: three and four.

I can write a correct English sentence, word order isn't an issue.

Complete these exercises: five and six.

Creative writing

Choose your color and get to work!

I can write grammaticaly correct sentences and don't need much help.

Watch this video and write a short story (15 sentences) about what you just saw alone and in silence. You may add extra details.

Done? Swap stories with a classmate and give feedback.

I think word order/English is difficult and would like some help.

Form small groups (3 or 4 people) and write a short story together. One person starts with one sentence and the rest adds on to it.

Reflect

Do you know how to form a grammaticaly correct sentence in English?

Want extra practice? Complete the exercises on MyEnglishlab

Study 4.2 and read your book for 15 minutes every day.