M4 TTO Letter writing

Welcome!
Today:
1. Plattegrond
2. Recap/refresher letter writing
3. Test time: under pressure
4. Review
5. Book report time
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This lesson contains 20 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slides.

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Welcome!
Today:
1. Plattegrond
2. Recap/refresher letter writing
3. Test time: under pressure
4. Review
5. Book report time

Slide 1 - Slide

Recap letter writing

You know learn what the structure is of a formal letter
You will learn what type of language to use in a letter
You will learn what type of information you could include in a letter

Slide 2 - Slide

Name an example of someone you would write an informal letter/email to
A
Your teacher
B
Your friend
C
The mayor
D
Someone you've never met

Slide 3 - Quiz

Who could you write a formal letter to?
A
Your grandmother
B
Your neighbour
C
Your boss
D
A close friend

Slide 4 - Quiz

Where should you include the date of writing?
A
In the bottom left corner
B
At the top and at the bottom on the right
C
In the top left corner, with the addresses
D
Below your signature

Slide 5 - Quiz

How should you start your letter, after you've filled in the date?

Slide 6 - Open question

What do you think could be the difference between formal and informal language in a letter?

Slide 7 - Open question

Formal language
Informal language
Hey dude, how's it going?
I am writing this email to file a complaint
Dear Mr Burnsley,
Dear James,
He's always doing so much stuff.
Your book sucks.
I do not think the novel is suitable for young adults.

Slide 8 - Drag question

Test case
You have read a book for your book report. However, you still feel some burning questions about the plot, so you decide to write the author a letter.

Slide 9 - Slide

You are writing a letter to the author. Do you think it is it formal or informal?
A
More formal
B
More informal

Slide 10 - Quiz

Now that you know it's a formal letter to the author of your book, how do you think you should end?

Slide 11 - Open question

What kind of structure do you think you should use in your letter?

Slide 12 - Open question

How could you start your introduction?

Slide 13 - Open question

Grading criteria
1. The format of your letter (EASY POINTS) 
2. Content of your letter 
3. Your writing skills

Slide 14 - Slide

1. The format of your letter

Necessary info
Salutation
Structure of your letter
Paragraphs
Appropriate ending
Names/signature
                                                                                                                                    


Sender info, receiver info etc.                                                                      

Dear Mr / Ms. .... ,

Intro

Body

Conclusion

Yours sincerely,

First + last name

Slide 15 - Slide

Content of your letter
You follow the assignment
Make clear links to the book or assignment
 Give examples and explanations
Meet the word count
Follow the rules of correctly addressing your audience
Present a clear personal opinion if asked for.

Slide 16 - Slide

Your writing skills
Grammar
Vocabulary / register
Sentence construction
Spelling

Slide 17 - Slide

How prepared do you feel for the test now?
A
Very prepared
B
A little prepared
C
Not very prepared
D
What? There's a test?

Slide 18 - Quiz

Test case
In Learnbeat:
Open 'lesmateriaal' --> 1.2 briefopdrachten -->
 B Extra oefenbrieven --> Brief 2
timer
40:00

Slide 19 - Slide

Time left
Work on your book report, letters or other homework. Discussing or earphones allowed.

Think about what you want to do next friday?

Slide 20 - Slide