Formal letter and word list

Hello everybody :)
  • Writing a formal e-mail
  • Practicing words from word list.
Today:
  • Homework: study word list
  • Goal: We can write a formal letter in English.
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EngelsMiddelbare schoolvmbo kLeerjaar 4

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Items in this lesson

Hello everybody :)
  • Writing a formal e-mail
  • Practicing words from word list.
Today:
  • Homework: study word list
  • Goal: We can write a formal letter in English.

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Writing a formal e-mail/letter
  • Template: what does it consist of? 
  • What is a formal e-mail/letter
  • from / to / subject
  • opening & closing sentences 
  • introducing yourself 
  • your motivation 

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From: t.bus@aeres.nl
To: bakerystore@gmail.com 
Subject: Holiday job 

Dear Sir/Madam, 

My name is Tirsa Bus and I would like to apply for a holiday job at your bakery to help customers. I am 27 years old and I am a teacher. In summers I have time left and I used to work in a restaurant as a parttime job. I loved helping guests and customers and would like to do this again when I have the time. I live in Leeuwarden and in my free time I enjoy baking and cooking myself. 

As I said before, I have worked in a restaurant and have always felt passionate about helping customers. However, I prefer working early hours instead of late hours. For that reason, working in a bakery for the summer seems like a perfect fit. I hope you will invite me to further explain my motivation. 

I hope to hear from you soon. 

With kind regards, 

Tirsa Bus 

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Writing a formal e-mail/letter
  • A dairy company is looking for someone to help them get more social media followers. You write a letter to them.
  • A travel company is looking for a social media content creator to travel with them to South Africa. You write a letter to them.
  • from / to / subject
  • opening & closing sentences 
  • introducing yourself 
  • your motivation 

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Word list 
  • Homework = studying a page on the word list (each week).
  • Next class we'll test how many you remember.
  • After that we will watch a serie to improve your listening skill.

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Word list
  • Number your word list (page 1) = 1 to 46
  • Each of you will get 2 to 3 words to define 
  • first to Dutch then to English
  • to English right away
18: attempt

To make an effort (difficult)
  • Write the number, the word and the definition on a sticky note.
  • Need help?: use the internet or a word book
  • Done?: find 1 or 2 synonyms for each word

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Looking back & foward
  • First e-mail/letter is written
  • First page of word list is defined
  • We will start practicing writing an e-mail & repeat words page 1 (1-23). 
Next class
  • Homework: study word list (1-23)

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Wheel of energy!

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Hello everybody :)
  • Writing a formal e-mail
  • Practice vocabulary 
Today:
  • Homework: study word list
  • Goal: We can write a formal letter in English.
  • Tests

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Writing a formal e-mail/letter
  • Use the second template (first as example)
  • Write a letter to a place you would like to work. 
  • from / to / subject
  • opening & closing sentences 
  • introducing yourself 
  • your motivation 
  • Finish writing your letter! Or start writing a new one.

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Writing a formal e-mail/letter
  • 1. You want to apply for a summer holiday in Spain. You will work a waiter/waitress in a restaurant for 3 months. 
  • Scenarios:
  • 2. You want to apply as an activity instructor doing activities such as ziplining and abseiling. 
  • 3. A local farmer is looking for a weekend help to do chores around the farm. You apply. 

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Writing a formal e-mail/letter
  • You are a real adrenaline junkie and are looking for your next adventure. You need more money and decide to try making money through social media. You need more followers and write a letter to an extreme sports Instagram account who can sponsor you. 
  • Scenario

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Personal word list
  • Highlight the words that you already know
    ---> don't highlight words you can't spell.
  • Make a new personal word list with the words you don't know (on paper or in Word).
  • Make a different section words focused on spelling.
English word 
Dutch translation
abroad
buitenland
addict 
verslaafde

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Looking back & foward
  • First (or second) e-mail/letter is written.
  • Started making personal word list.
  • Practice words A to C 
  • Practice writing a formal letter 
Next class
  • Homework: finish A to C personal word list.

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Word list BINGO
  • Write down 9 words from section A (first row)
  • I will give you the Dutch translation
  • Cross the word out if you it's on your bingo card. 
  • First one with full card wins. 

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Hello everybody :)
  • Finish writing  a formal e-mail & checking
  • Making personal word list
Today:
  • Homework: work on personal word list
  • Goal: We can write a formal letter in English.

Slide 17 - Slide

Word list: A
  • I will give you a definition or synonym of a word. 
  • Raise your hand if you think you know which word it is.

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Writing a formal e-mail/letter
  • Check a classmate's e-mail/letter = checklist
  • Finish your formal e-mail/letter (second template) + hand in!
  • Finish checking?: hand in & continu personal word list

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Personal word list
  • Highlight the words that you already know
    ---> don't highlight words you can't spell.
  • Make a new personal word list with the words you don't know (on paper or in Word).
  • Make a different section words focused on spelling.
English word 
Dutch translation
abroad
buitenland
addict 
verslaafde

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Looking back & foward
  • First e-mail/letter is checked.
  • Personal word list A to C is finished.
  • Practice words A to C 
  • Practice writing a formal letter 
Next class
  • Homework: study your personal word list

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Hello everybody :)
  • Practice words A to C
  • Practice reading 
Today:
  • Homework next week: work on personal word list
  • Goal: We are prepared for the English exam.

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Word list BINGO
  • Write down 9 words from section A (first row)
  • I will give you the Dutch translation
  • Cross the word out if you it's on your bingo card. 
  • First one with full card wins. 

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Hello everybody :)
  • Practice words D to F
  • Practice reading
Today:
  • Homework next week: work on personal word list
  • Goal: We are prepared for the English exam.

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