1P2L3 Writing special cards emails homophones

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• MBO
• Studiejaar 1

English Writing

28 November

November 28, 2024

USA Thanksgiving

It began in 1621 as a day of giving thanks for the blessings of the harvest and of the preceding year. These days it is a day of giving thanks to the good things in life, like family, health, and prosperity

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

First started in 

1924, the parade

has become a 

hallmark of the

holiday season

28 November, 2012

The Hobbit

The Hobbit: An Unexpected

Journey leverde ruim 1 miljard

dollar op. 

Where was it filmed?

Warm-up

What would be your dream vacation if 

money or time is no object? 

Tell us all about it.

Today's lesson 

Attendance

Warm up

Uitleg A2 + dictionary assignment

A1 writing postcards

A1 writing emails 

Homophones

Conversation starters

A1

Ga naar FIX en maak 

Writing 1.3 en 2.2

A2

Uitleg werk versnellers

Today's goals

After this lesson you will know how to write a message to someone on a card or in an email. You will know what homophones are and know how to separate them.

Dictionary assignment

Instructions (see ItsLearning)

1. Work with a max 4 students. Sign up with your 

teacher.

2. Translate bold printed words and  and also give 

an explanation in English.

3. Make your dictionary in Word or Excel.

4. Hand it in via Itslearning on Sunday 19 January

2025 on 23.59h at the latest.

To write a postcard

Greeting

Body

Information

Short sentences

Closing

Closing sentence 

Don't forget your name

Dear Yasmina,

Here is the place where I write some stuff. I make a wish or tell what I've been up to.

I'll see you soon!

Esther

Yasmina 

Number, Street

Postal Code

City / Country

Assignment postcard

Write a postcard to your neighbour from your holiday address. He/she is taking care of your cat while you are away and you want to know how your cat is doing. Tell something fun about your holiday. Open and close in a suitable manner.

Welke Engelse
begroetingen ken je?

Writing an email

• Zowel persoonlijk als zakelijk (formal and informal)
• Een boodschap zo duidelijk mogelijk over krijgen.
• Kort en bondig.
• Opbouw is belangrijk

Aanhef,

Inleiding, reden van je e-mail.

Kern, uitleg van wat je wilt overbrengen.

Afsluitende zin, conclusie of verzoek.

Afsluiting,

Naam

Dear Mr Jones,

As discussed in our phonecall ...

Thank you for your email. I have a few questions .....

Broader explanation of your questions or information you want to give.

I hope to hear from you soon.

Yours sincerely,

Yours faithfully,

Kind regards,

What is a homophone?

Homophones

Words that sound the same but are written differently and have a different meaning

too - to - too
I forgot the milk. I have ... go ... the supermarket again.

1. to / to
2. to / too
3. too / two
4. two / to

two / too / to
I'd like ... buy these cookies and I'll have those cupcakes ... .

1. to / two
2. two / to
3. two / too
4. to / too

where - were - we're
Did you know ... they ... hiding?

1. where / we're
2. were / where
3. we're / were
4. where / were

where - were - we're
I think ... out of batteries. Do you know ... they sell them?

1. were / where
2. we're / where
3. we're / were
4. where / we're

HOMEWORK

FIX A1 writing 1.3 + A1 grammar 3 + 5

FIX A2 1.3 + Writing introduce yourself

See you next week!!!

30 November 2021

Cyber Monday

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Independence of Barbados 

Achieved full independence from Britain in 1966.

In 2021 Rihanna became Ambassador for Barbados.

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

This day was established to raise awareness about the fact that women around the world are subject to violence including domestic abuse, rape and stalking.

in 2030 a sustainable world for everyone, 

where no one is excluded

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