Writing: Informal Letter

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 4

Welcome

P1

P2 |Se6

wHAT ARE WE DOING?

Informal letter: review + spelling

Goals: review some writing conventions

learning how to spot spelling errors

practising writing + reviewing to correct spelling mistakes

What do you yhink are common writing mistakes?

common mistakes

Punctuation, Start and ending.

using speaking/internet language and spelling

Common writing mistakes

Common writing mistakes

common spelling mistakes

How should you start an informal letter?

1. Hi Peter!
2. Dear Peter
3. Dear Peter,
4. Hey you!

How should you end an informal letter?

1. Greetings!
2. Bye bye!
3. Yours sincerely,
4. Kind regards,

Which of the dates below is written correctly?

1. 25 march 2021
2. Warffum, 25 March 2021
3. 25-03-21
4. 25 March 2021

What should you NOT include in your address?

1. Your name
2. The name of your country
3. The zip code or postal code
4. The street name and number

Which of the sentences below is INcorrect?

1. I hope to hear from you soon.
2. I will write again soon.
3. I am looking forward to seeing you in May.
4. I hope you write back soon.

Common writing mistakes

Common writing mistakes

common spelling mistakes

Write what you see

Think of capitals and full stops.

What do you see? Describe three things.

Where is this?

Would you like to visit?

Look up 2 facts about England.

Look up 2 places/attractions you would like to visit and why.

Is it beautifull or beautiful? Type your answer.

Is it definitily or definitely? Type your answer.

Is buitenlands foreign or foriegn in English? Type your answer.

Is it ofcourse or of course? Type your answer.

Is it dissapear, dissappear or disappear? Type your answer.

Is it very or verry? Type your answer.

Short creative writing assignment

Watch the video on the next slide and write for about 8-10 minutes. Follow the instructions in the video. Your story should have a clear beginning, middle and end.

Review what you wrote

Circle, underline or highlight words that you think you misspelled

Check your spelling by means of a dictionary

Write the correct(ed) spelling in the margin

Did you learn something new during this lesson?

Yes

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Have a nice day!

Have a nice day!