V4 Conventions

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Welcome to class!
Writing

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Today's lesson objectives
  1. Quiz: conventions & lay out + coherence + linking devices
  2. You can apply your knowledge to mark a formal letter.

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How do you have to begin in a formal letter?
A
Dear mister/miss
B
Dear sir/madam

Slide 3 - Quiz

Can you use contractions in a formal letter?
A
Yes, you can.
B
No, you can't.

Slide 4 - Quiz

Which numbers can you write in full and which numbers can you write as a numeral?

Slide 5 - Open question

Yours faithfully,
Yours sincerely,
Dear Sir, or Dear Madam, or Dear Sir/Madam,
Dear + (Mr/Mrs/Ms) + name,

Slide 6 - Drag question

Which of these statements is false?
A
When you write the information of the sender, you must also write the sender's name.
B
Use separate paragraphs for separate ideas.
C
Place all items in the left margin .

Slide 7 - Quiz

Which of these statements is correct?
A
Use few linking word for greater fluency.
B
Enter two white lines to separate paragraphs.
C
When finished, double-check grammar and punctuation.
D
Put all ideas together in one paragraph.

Slide 8 - Quiz

What is the purpose of linking devices in a written text?

Slide 9 - Open question

Which of the following linking words are summarising or concluding ideas?
A
on the whole
B
or
C
as a result
D
as soon as

Slide 10 - Quiz

Choose the right linking word for this blank :

“She hadn't had breakfast that morning. ............., she fainted on the subway and fell on the ground, in front of all those people.”
A
Hence
B
Accordingly
C
Firstly
D
As a result

Slide 11 - Quiz

Exercise in Brievenboekje on page 11-12

First 5 minutes on your own. Then 5 minutes in groups.

Please read the student’s letter. Then locate as many mistakes as you can, using the A, B, C or D categories to indicate the type of mistake. 

What mark (on a scale of 10 to 100) would you give the student’s letter? Explain why you give this grade.

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Examples of frequently used phrases
  • I am writing because ...
  • I am applying for the post of trainee ...
  • I am interested in ...
  • I am writing to enquire about ...
  • With reference to your/the advertisement of 8 June regarding …, I ...

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Examples of frequently used phrases
  • Should you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
  • I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience.
  • I look forward to a speedy reply.
  • I hope to hear from you soon.

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Criteria for your letter
  • Structure (adress, date, opening, core, closing);
  • Fitting tone and word use (formal/informal)
  • All instructions from the assignment are included;
  • Spelling and grammar (mainly: tenses, word order, adjectives, modals);
  • Level of writing overall.

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Homework tomorrow
  • Download the Brievenboekje handout from ELO (period 3).
  • Read pages 5 to 8 about conventions and lay out.
  • Read pages 9 to 10 about coherence and linking devices.
  • Think of one multiple choice question for each chapter to ask your fellow class mates.
  • Send your two questions to your teacher via Teams.

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