3vwo letter writing

Lesson on letter writing
Goals:
You will learn the difference between formal and informal letters
You will learn what the structure is of a formal letter
You will learn what type of language to use in a letter
You will learn what type of information you could include in a letter

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This lesson contains 18 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 2 videos.

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Lesson on letter writing
Goals:
You will learn the difference between formal and informal letters
You will learn what the structure is of a formal letter
You will learn what type of language to use in a letter
You will learn what type of information you could include in a letter

Slide 1 - Slide

What could be reasons for writing a letter/email to someone?

Slide 2 - Open question

Watch the video on the next slide on basic letter writing, and make notes in your notebook.

Slide 3 - Slide

Slide 4 - Video

Formal language
Informal language
Hey dude, how's it going?
I am writing this email to file a complaint
Dear Mr Burnsley,
Dear James,
He's always doing so much stuff.
Your book sucks.
I do not think the novel is suitable for young adults.

Slide 5 - Drag question

So what about your letter?
The letter you're going to write for the 2-test on your book is going to be a letter to the author.
Now answer the questions on the next slides.

Slide 6 - Slide

You are writing a letter to the author. Do you think it is it formal or informal?
A
More formal
B
More informal

Slide 7 - Quiz

Slide 8 - Video

Now that you know it's a formal letter to the author of your book, how do you think you should end?

Slide 9 - Open question

What kind of structure do you think you should use in your letter?

Slide 10 - Open question

Your opinion of the book + explanation

Slide 11 - Mind map

How could you start your introduction?

Slide 12 - Open question

Grading criteria
1. The format of your letter (5 pt)
2. Content of your letter (10pt)
3. Your writing skills (10 pt)

Slide 13 - Slide

1. The format of your letter
(5 pt)

Salutation
Structure of your letter
Paragraphs
Appropriate ending
Date/names
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Date

Dear Mr / Ms. .... ,

Intro

Body

Conclusion

Yours sincerely,

First + last name

Slide 14 - Slide

Content of your letter (10pt)
You follow the assignment.
Make clear links to the book.
 Give examples and explanations. 
Meet the word count.
Follow the rules of correctly addressing your audience.
Present a clear personal opinion.

Slide 15 - Slide

Your writing skills 10 
Grammar
Vocabulary / register
Sentence construction
Spelling

Slide 16 - Slide

Test prep.
Write down and work out any opinions you have of your book in English.
Don't forget to find support for your opinions, give examples, explain them.


Include a word count, and your name.

Slide 17 - Slide

How prepared do you feel for the test now?
A
Very prepared
B
A little prepared
C
Not very prepared
D
What test?

Slide 18 - Quiz