Final lesson SE Writing/ Start SE Literature

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 4

Tuesday, February 27th

Programme

- General feedback Letter to the editor #2 and final tips & tricks for the SE Writing

- Hand-out: Literature reader

- Literature: Lesson #1

Avoid

1. Making mistakes at the reference stage, e.g. forgetting to add the date

2. Misunderstanding the context, stay on point!

3. Using 'And' or 'But' at the beginning of a sentence.

4. Using contracted forms, such as don't and I'll ('do not' and 'I will'). Remember that cannot is one word!

Must do

1. Read the instructions and guidelines carefully!

2. Read the article and highlight interesting parts for your letter.

3. Manage your time wisely, for example:

- read the article (5 min)

- Brainstorm ideas/ content) + plan (5 - 10 min)

- Write your letter (20 - 25 min)

- Proofread (5 - 10 min)

4. Use linking words (however, moreover, furthermore, due to, etc.)

The power of words, reader page 3

Learning objectives and the SE Literature,

reader page 4

How to keep a reading journal,

reader page 5

Lesson 1: Shakespeare's linguistic heritage,

reader page 6

What do you already know about
William Shakespeare?

Who was Shakespeare again?

1. Why is Shakespeare often called the 'Bard'?

2. Why is Shakespeare considered such a great artist?

Language in the Elizabethan era,

reader page 6

Assignment

Individually or in pairs, work on the vocabulary assignment on page 7.

Answer key

1. H
2. I
3. F
4. E
5. D
6. G
7. B
8. A
9. C
   

Assignment

Time left?

Start working on this in class!

- Write a reflective journal entry (page 8)

- Browse the internet, pick your favourite word of all words Shakespeare invented, look up its meaning and explain why this specific word is your favourite. Bring it next class!

Next week

No class on Thursday; good luck with your resit!

Tuesday, March 7th: SE Writing: A letter to the editor

Bring your Dutch - English dictionary!

Thursday, March 9th: Literature, lesson #2