V5 writing module

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 5

Differences between speaking
and writing are:

Speaking Vs Writing 

1. Learning to write is not a natural extension of learning to speak.

2.Unlike speech, writing requires systematic instruction and practice. 

3.Speakers use their voices (pitch, rhythm, stress) and their bodies to communicate their messag.

4.Writers rely on the words on the page to express meaning and their ideas.

5.Speech is usually informal and repetitive.

6.Writing on the other hand is more formal and compact. It progresses more logically With fewer explanations and digressions.

7.Speakers use simpler sentences connected by lots of ands and buts.

Give examples of informal English words or phrases you know

Give examples of formal English words or phrases you know

formal versus informal

In each line, decide which is generally a characteristic of formal or informal language

1. Contractions (it won't , she's been...)

1. Formal
2. Informal

No contractions ( it will not, she has been...)

1. Informal
2. Formal

Long words (apologies, frequently, unfortunately)

1. Formal
2. Informal

Short words ( sorry, often, sadly...)

1. Informal
2. Formal

Common words (difficult, play...)

1. Formal
2. Informal

Less common words (complicated, perform...)

1. Informal
2. Formal

Phrasal verbs (fill in, ask for...)

1. Formal
2. Informal

Common verbs (complete, order...)

1. Formal
2. Informal

Complete sentences ( I was delighted to receive your letter.)

1. Formal
2. Informal

Incomplete sentences (Great to hear from you soon.)

1. Formal
2. Informal

No abbreviation (September)

1. Formal
2. Informal

References

1. Complete First Certificate, Guy Brook-Hart, 2012

2. Stepping Stones, Noordhoff Uitgevers 2014