H5 writing a formal letter (recap)

H5 writing a formal letter
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H5 writing a formal letter

Slide 1 - Slide

Hoe noteer je de datum?
A
26 october, 2020
B
26 October, 2020
C
26 October 2020
D
26-10-2020

Slide 2 - Quiz

Wat zet je in de aanhef als je weet dat je de brief moet richten aan Fred Jones?
A
Dear Fred,
B
Dear Mr Jones,
C
Dear mr Jones,
D
Dear Mr Jones

Slide 3 - Quiz

Wat zet je in de afsluiting als je de brief aan Fred Jones hebt gericht?
A
Yours faithfully,
B
Bye bye,
C
Kind regards,
D
Yours sincerely,

Slide 4 - Quiz

Hoe schrijf je je eigen naam onder de brief?
A
L. Goes
B
Lesley
C
(Mr.) Lesley Goes
D
(geen naam)

Slide 5 - Quiz

What is the correct order of your letter from top to botttom?
your name
addressee
your signature
Your address
Salutation (aanhef)
Your text
The date
yours sincerely/ faithfully

Slide 6 - Drag question

Which of these is not a real rule when writing a formal letter in English?
A
You should avoid contractions (I'm / don't)
B
You should never start a sentence with 'I'
C
Your letter should include adresses, date and a closing sentence
D
Only write full sentences

Slide 7 - Quiz

Choose the best option
A
I look forward for your answer.
B
I am looking forward to your answer.
C
I will look forward to your answer.
D
I am looking for your answer.

Slide 8 - Quiz

You are writing a letter of application to Alice Duncan, who works at a Hotel. How should you adress her in your letter?
A
Dear Alice,
B
Dear Mrs A. Duncan,
C
Dear Mrs Duncan,
D
Dear Sir/Madam,

Slide 9 - Quiz

Wat zet je in de aanhef als je WEL weet naar wie je schrijft?
A
Dear Fred,
B
Dear Mr Fred,
C
Dear Mr Jones
D
Dear Mr Jones,

Slide 10 - Quiz

Wat zet je in de aanhef als je NIET weet naar wie je schrijft?
A
Dear Mr/Mrs,
B
Dear Mr/Miss/Mrs,
C
Dear Sir/Madam,
D
Dear sir/madam,

Slide 11 - Quiz

Hoe sluit je af als je WEL weet naar wie je schrijft?
A
Yours faithfully,
B
Yours sincerely,
C
Kind regards,

Slide 12 - Quiz

Hoe sluit je af als je NIET weet naar wie je schrijft?
A
Yours faithfully,
B
Yours sincerely,
C
Kind regards,

Slide 13 - Quiz

You are writing a letter of application to Alice Duncan, who works at a Hotel. With which 2 words should you end your letter (groet)?

Slide 14 - Open question

Slide 15 - Slide

Slide 16 - Slide

Letter of application:
Check if you can answer the following questions flawlessly.

Slide 17 - Slide

Vertel dat je solliciteert voor een baan als schrijver.
A
I am applying to the position of writer.
B
I want to be a writer.
C
I am solliciting to the position of writer.
D
I applying to the position of writer.

Slide 18 - Quiz

Vertel wie je bent.
A
My name is Lesley and I am a 34-year-old woman.
B
My name is Lesley and I am a 34 years old woman.
C
My name is Lesley and I am 34 year old.
D
My name is Lesley and I am 34 years old.

Slide 19 - Quiz

Welke talen spreek je?
A
I speak Dutch, English and a little German.
B
I speak Dutch, English and a little bit of France.
C
I speak Dutch, English and a little bit of German.
D
I speak Dutch, English and a little bit Deutch.

Slide 20 - Quiz

Waarom ben jij perfect voor deze baan (sociale vaardigheden en samenwerken)

Slide 21 - Open question

Letter of complaint:
Check if you can answer the following questions flawlessly.

Slide 22 - Slide

Zeg dat je al een maand zit te wachten op antwoord (druk irritatie uit).

Slide 23 - Open question

Zeg dat je naar de rechter stapt als je binnen een week geen reactie krijgt.

Slide 24 - Open question

Letter of gratitude:
Check if you can answer the following questions flawlessly.

Slide 25 - Slide

Bevestig dat je de mailing van NASA twee dagen geleden hebt ontvangen.
A
I received your reply two days ago.
B
I receive your reply two days ago.
C
I am receiving your reply two days ago.
D
I had received your reply two days ago.

Slide 26 - Quiz

Zeg dat je het jammer vindt dat je toch niet aan het programma mee kunt doen.
A
I regret not being able to participate in the program.
B
I regret not being able to join in the program.
C
It's too bad I can't be in the program.
D
It's too bad I cannot be in the program, because... .

Slide 27 - Quiz

Druk je dank uit dat jij gekozen bent om een van de deelnemers te zijn.
I am ...

Slide 28 - Open question

Revision Part 2: Key Grammar rules

Slide 29 - Slide

Which option is correct?
A
My brothers house
B
The house of my brother
C
My brother's house
D
My brother his house

Slide 30 - Quiz

Choose the correct option
A
If I knew I will tell her
B
If I will know I tell her
C
If I knew I would tell her
D
If I would know I will tell her

Slide 31 - Quiz

Pick the First Conditional sentence.
A
If Julie doesn't wear a hat, she gets sunstroke.
B
If Julie wears a hat, she will be protected from the sun.
C
If Julie wore a hat, she wouldn't get sunstroke.
D
If Julie had worn a hat, she wouldn't have gotten sunstroke.

Slide 32 - Quiz

Which option is grammatically correct?
A
I am a 15 year old boy
B
I am a boy 15 years old
C
I am a 15 years old boy
D
I am a 16-year-old boy

Slide 33 - Quiz

an ...
A
...cold
B
...honour
C
...year
D
...pleasure

Slide 34 - Quiz

I ______ here since 2017.
A
lived
B
have lived
C
have been living
D
had lived

Slide 35 - Quiz

Revision Part 3: Common mistakes in formal writing
Type ''correct'' if the sentence is correct, If the sentence is incorrect, write down the correct word.

Slide 36 - Slide

Four people put there names on the list.

Slide 37 - Open question

She is very interested in nature.

Slide 38 - Open question

Firstly ..., Secondly..., At last I would like to ask you about my salary.

Slide 39 - Open question

I would like to congratulate you on your new job.

Slide 40 - Open question

I have applied to a new job.

Slide 41 - Open question

I will enclose some photo's.

Slide 42 - Open question

Revision part 4: Formal language
In your letter you should avoid informal language. Write a formal word that could be used instead of the informal word in the next few sentences.

Slide 43 - Slide


I can deal with difficult customers quite well.

Slide 44 - Open question


I thought the food was okay.

Slide 45 - Open question


You can call me if you need me.
Rewrite this sentence. Start with "Please".

Slide 46 - Open question

An email to Sinterklaas.
In the next slide: type an email (or write: 
you can take a photo and upload it)  
  • You can complain, 
  • ask for something,
  • apply for a job,
  • or show your gratitude.
125-150 words. 

Slide 47 - Slide

Type or upload your email.

Slide 48 - Open question

Next Monday:
  • 2 lessons about Poetry
  • Bring your reader!

Friday:
  • poetry again
  • Bring your reader!

Volgende week zelfstandig:
  • Schrijf een 2e oefenbrief als je daar behoefte aan hebt en lever deze in.

  • Begin aan een HAVO-examen in de Alquin bundel.

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