Week 4:





Havo 3
Week 4
Lesson 1


Learning Goal: 
By the end of the lesson: 
- I know the difference between casual, informal, and formal writing. 

Lesson Overview: 
- Instruction on writing formalities 
- Writing Practice

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Havo 3
Week 4
Lesson 1


Learning Goal: 
By the end of the lesson: 
- I know the difference between casual, informal, and formal writing. 

Lesson Overview: 
- Instruction on writing formalities 
- Writing Practice

Slide 1 - Slide

Casual vs. informal vs. formal writing
Message to a friend via social media/
whatsapp
Message to a teacher, family or friend.
Message to a boss or someone important.
What's up? Wanna meet up later?
Do you have time to have a talk later?
I would like to request a meeting with you at your earliest convenience.
Hey, call me. 
Hey, could you give me a call when you get the chance?
Hello, let us schedule a call for when it best suits you.

Slide 2 - Drag question

Casual vs. informal vs. formal writing
          Super Casual
includes slang and non- standard English (written spoken forms).
-whats app; close friends
-social media (sometimes)
-gaming platforms

               Informal
Personal communication; light and friendly
-Letters to family
-E-mails to teachers
-Writing your opinions, school assignments
                    Formal
Professional communication, serious and official
-Cover letters for jobs
-Academic writing
-Articles
-Research Reports


Slide 3 - Slide

Rewrite this email so it's in informal writing.
Include the salutation and closing (aanhef and afsluiting).
Aye Ms, 

How you doin? i hope you had a nice holiday. Check my work for me. You said you where gonna check it last week, butt you still haven't. 

I look forward to you're lesson tomorrow.

Kind Regards, 
Your name

Slide 4 - Slide

Rewrite this email so it fits with informal writing.
Include the salutation and closing (aanhef and afsluiting).
Dear Ms Howes,
How you doing? I hope you had a nice holiday. Can you check my work for me. You said you were going to check it last week but you still have not.

I look forward to your lesson tomorrow.

Kind Regards, 
Example Key

Slide 5 - Slide

Compare the two emails. 
Are the texts appropriate for its intended audience?
Aye Ms what's up? i hope you had a nice holiday. Check my work for me u said u where gonna check it last week butt you still havent  
k bye
T
Dear Ms Howes,

How you doing? I hope you had a nice holiday. Are you able to still check my work soon? You said you were going to check it last week but you still have not.

I look forward to your lesson tomorrow.

Kind Regards, 
Teresa

Slide 6 - Slide

Write an email
Follow the instructions below and write it in your journal.
You forgot to submit an assignment for one of your teachers. Write an email to your teacher to request a late submission. Write it in your journal, you will also copy it onto the next slide. 
 
          1. Include email formatting 
          2. Start the email by stating your excuse as to why you were late
          3. ask her for an extension
          4. conclusion 
          5. salutation (Best Regards)
          6. Your name (NO PERIOD AFTER YOUR NAME)

Finished?


Slide 7 - Slide

Submit your email here.

Slide 8 - Open question

Writing assignment

Slide 9 - Slide

Post your Emails here.

Slide 10 - Open question


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Slide 11 - Poll


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Slide 12 - Poll


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Slide 13 - Poll


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Slide 14 - Poll

What is the best sentence of your assignment? Impress us!

Slide 15 - Open question