M3 P4 W3 introduction writing

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• mavo
• Leerjaar 3

Basic rules

• We do our work when we should
• We are silent during explanations and raise our hands for questions
• Our phone is in our "zakkie" in our bag
• We don't eat, drink, or chew gum in class

learning goals

I know how to write an informal letter.

What can you expect?

Periode 1: leesvaardigheid + examenvaardigheden

Periode 2: kijk- en luistervaardigheid + examenvaardigheden

Periode 3: literatuur (2 boeken)  + examenvaardigheden

Periode 4: schrijfvaardigheid + examenvaardigheden

What can you expect?

PTA 1A: informele brief schrijven

PTA 1B: build up 32 - 41 & leesvaardigheid

How to get good grades for English?

Actually practice your skills.

Participate during the lessons.

informal letter

Writing an informal letter/email may sound like a game without rules, but it’s not. When you write to a friend or a family member, it doesn’t mean there are no rules. The only thing is that there are fewer than in a formal letter/email. 

informele brief

Langere berichten via email of op papier

Duidelijke structuur

Geen sms-taal

Je denkt meer na over inhoud

Komt goed over

IM

Korte berichtjes via telefoon

Meteen zeggen wat je wilt

Afkortingen en sms-taal

Vaak even snel reageren

Kan slordig overkomen

informele brief

Langere berichten via email of op papier

Duidelijke structuur

Geen sms-taal

Je denkt meer na over inhoud

Komt goed over

IM

Korte berichtjes via telefoon

Meteen zeggen wat je wilt

Afkortingen en sms-taal

Vaak even snel reageren

Kan slordig overkomen

So, what are the rules? 

Structure

-Your address can go on the left or the right side of the paper

-You only write YOUR address

-The date goes under your address (note how to write the date)

- Write an appropriate salutation

- use paragraphs

- Finish your letter with a closing

- Put your first name underneath

Bron: www.mentone-educational.com

Salutation (opening) 

Dear Ellen,

Hello Tom,

Hi Richard,

Don't forget to add the comma. 

Examples of Opening Sentences

How are you?

How have you been?

I hope you are doing well.

It’s great to hear from you. 

Many thanks for your e-mail/letter. 

Body

• State your reason for writing
  
• Ask about the person you are writing to 
• Invite the person to write back

Closing

I am looking forward to seeing you.

I can't wait to hear from you. 

See you soon. 

Signatures

Best wishes,

Best,

Kindly,

Kind regards,

Best regards,

Lots of love,

Love,

What to keep in mind while writing:

• language

• spelling

• grammar

• punctuation

Spelling

Spelling is extremely important in a letter/email. Other people will get a bad impression of you when your writing is full of errors. So use a spelling control (UK) when you write on a pc or a dictionary when you write on paper. 

Grammar

Likewise, grammar mistakes will distract the receiver from enjoying your letter. Use the correct word order and tense.

punctuation

Punctuation is another thing to notice (and use). Although some people talk without ever stopping, a comma is generally used wherever you would normally take a breath. In other words, in longer sentences there should always be a comma. A question needs a question mark (?) and when you make something specific you use a colon (:). We arrived at our destination: London Paddington station. 

I gave the presents .... father.

1. too my
2. to my
3. too me
4. to me

The weather is a bit better ...... yesterday.

1. than
2. then

.......mix it all together.

1. Than
2. Then

For starters, look at ......design

1. you're
2. your

..... big fans of ..... teacher!

1. they're, their
2. their, there
3. there, their
4. they're there

Do you want to go over .........?

1. Their
2. There
3. They're

I wouldn't do that if I ___ you.

1. where
2. were
3. we're

First we went through customs and ___ we picked up our luggage.

1. then
2. than

The museum needs to update ___ online schedule for summer.

1. it's
2. its