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Previously on...
  • What do you remember from yesterday's class?
  • Recap of homework
  • Overview of today
      - discuss assignment (complaint letter)
      - conjunctions + short round of practice
      - let's get to work! 
      - preview of next Tuesday (debate)

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Lesson Goals
At the end of this lesson, you can...
  • recognise and apply conjunctions in your complaint letter
  • explain and apply the structure of a complaint letter

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Structure of Complaint Letter
See hand-out for more information
  • structure
     - salutation
     - reason for writing
     - main arguments
     - what do you expect?
     - greeting + contact information

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Structure of Complaint Letter
  • take a position!
      - should we ban test weeks or not?
  • 150 to 200 words
  • formal writing (using conjunctions, 
      active voice)
  • digital version (hand-in via Teams)

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Conjunctions
  • What are conjunctions? 
      - connect two items (linking words)
      - express relationship

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Conjunctions
Different types:
  1. numeration (Peter likes pizza and pasta.)
  2. reason (Test weeks should be banned because they give me stress.)
  3. result (I studied hard, so I think I will pass my test.)
  4. contrast (I am slightly allergic to peanuts, but I eat them anyway.)
  5. choice (You can either do your homework today or you can do it later.)
  6. time (I like to listen to music while I cycle to school.)
  7. condition (If you work hard, you will finish your homework.)

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Round of Practice
Example letter: highlight the conjunctions!

Done? Try to indicate which type of conjunction it is (see grammar 5.2 in your book)

Write down your name & hand it in :)



timer
3:00

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Let's get to work!
  • Work on your draft complaint letter
  • See phrases chapter 5, they can be useful!
  • Done early? 
      - try to think of counterarguments for your own argument
  • Not done at the end of class? No problem, but homework
  • Deadline draft: Friday (20 May) before midnight --> Teams
  • Questions?


timer
15:00

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Preview
  • Questions about the complaint letter or the draft version? 
  • Short preview: debate on Tuesday
      - you will be assigned to either the "in favour of" or       "against" side, but I'll look at your letters beforehand 
  • Teamwork, so no need to worry! 
  • Questions?

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Final reminder
  • Hand in draft version tomorrow: Teams
  • First round of feedback --> Tuesday


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