Unit 5.7 Writing

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 2

Welcome AMGM2

 Please take your seat

 Put your phone and earbuds in your bag

Go to Magister - ELO - studiewijzer and prepare your speaking exam.

10 items with 3 Q's each.

Class rules

Try to speak as much English as you can

Be quiet when someone is speaking 

Be nice and have respect for each other 

Five free minutes if the teacher decides it's okay

No homework --> you study at home

No laptops or phones without permission.

Today's planning

1st hour: 

• 5.7 Writing

5.7 Writing

I can write a formal email requesting information.

Discuss these questions:

What makes an email polite?

What are some things you can't do when you write formally?

Important? emails to teachers + U5

Open your SB, p 68

Analisa wants to do an English course at Paddington English School

Read her email
&
complete ex 3, 4, & 5

alone or in pairs (whisper)

1. no abbreviations / contractions! 
   
2. No text language --> WYD, CU
3. start: Dear Mr or Mrs (Sir or Madam)
   or Dear Mr Smith
4. WHY: I am writing to enquire about ...
   
5. ask polite questions/request info: Could you tell me...? I would be grateful if you could... I would like to know if ...
   
6. Expect a reply: I look forward to hearING from you.
7. Finish: Yours sincerely = if you know the name of the person (Mr Smith)
   Yours faithfully = if you don't (Sir/Madam)
   

Rewrite the indirect (polite) question. Does your school have a canteen?
Could you tell me .......?

Rewrite the indirect (polite) question. Can my friend stay with the same host family?
I would like to know .......... .

Create your own indirect question:
How many students are there in a class?

Could you send me an application form? --> I would be ...........

Chain-editing

Let's edit this email so it becomes more formal. 

Form a small group, read the email and keep notes of the changes.

Chain-editing =

one sentence per person.

Communicate in English!

Let's write

Imagine you're in bovenbouw and want to go to St John's.

Complete exercise 8 alone and in silence. You may use the star info or the language/writing focus.

Let me know if you have any questions or need help. 

Tips for writing formally in English

Reflect

Can you write a formal email requesting information?

Work on the U5 project and read your book at home.

Need more help? Ask questions or come to a flexhour.