Essay last part & Formal Letter Writing Revision Havo 5
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EngelsMiddelbare schoolhavoLeerjaar 5
This lesson contains 45 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slides.
Lesson duration is: 45 min
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The goals today:
> you feel confident about writing an essay > you know the formal letter rules > you are aware of common mistakes and useful grammar rules > you have practised some useful vocabulary > you have written a practise letter
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First, finish the essay you started yesterday
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Wat vind je nog moeilijk aan het schrijven van een goed Argumentative Essay? (Heb je nog vragen?)
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Let's move on
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Formal Writing Revision Havo 5
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Aims of this lesson
To revise the rules of writing a formal letter
To revise key Grammar rules
To learn to avoid common mistakes in letter writing
To revise your formal vocabulary
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Revision Part 1: Formal Letter rules
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What is the correct order of your letter from top to botttom?
your name
addressee
your signature
Your address
Salutation (aanhef)
Your text
The date
yours sincerely/ faithfully
Slide 9 - Drag question
Structure of the letter
- aanhef (Salutation)
Geachte heer / mevrouw, (officieel, of bij iemand die je niet kent)
Dear Sir/Madam,
Beste mevrouw Cartwright, (een volwassene van wie je de naam niet kent)
Dear Ms Cartwright,
Beste meneer Cartwright, (een volwassene van wie je de naam niet kent)
Dear Mr Cartwright,
Beste Sam, (een leeftijdsgenoot)
Dear Sam, / Hi Sam,
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Formal letter/email outline: WRITING THE DATE
There are 4 options:
15 December 2020
December 15, 2020
December 15th, 2020
15th December 2020
All options are correct; the first one is the easiest. Remember to write months with capital letters in English!
(NB: You may also place the date between the two addresses.)
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Which of these is not a real rule when writing a formal letter in English?
A
You should avoid contractions (I'm / don't)
B
You should never start a sentence with 'I'
C
Your letter should include adresses, date and a closing sentence
D
Only write full sentences
Slide 12 - Quiz
Choose the best option
A
I look forward for your
prompt reply
B
I am looking forward to your prompt reply
C
I will look forward to your prompt reply
D
I am looking for your prompt reply
Slide 13 - Quiz
You are writing a letter of application to Alice Duncan, who works at a Hotel. How should you adress her in your letter?
A
Dear Alice,
B
Dear Mrs A. Duncan,
C
Dear Mrs Duncan,
D
Dear Sir/Madam,
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You are writing a letter of application to Alice Duncan, who works at a Hotel. With which 2 words should you end your letter (groet)?
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Revision Part 2: Key Grammar rules
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Which option is grammatically correct?
A
I am a 15 year old boy
B
I am a boy 15 years old
C
I am a 15 years old boy
D
I am a 15-year-old boy
Slide 17 - Quiz
Choose the correct option
A
If you knew you will tell her
B
If you will know you tell her
C
If you knew you would tell her
D
If you would know you will tell her
Slide 18 - Quiz
an ...
A
...cold
B
...honour
C
...year
D
...pleasure
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I ______ here since 2017.
A
lived
B
have lived
C
have been living
D
had lived
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Put this sentence in the correct order: at / about / to / you / last month / my holiday / I / your camp site / writing / am
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Choose the correct future form: I ... my final exams in May this year.
A
will do
B
am going to do
C
am doing
D
do
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Revision Part 3: Common mistakes in formal writing
Type ''correct'' if the sentence is correct, If the sentence is incorrect, write down what the mistake is and correct it.
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Four people put there names on the list.
Slide 24 - Open question
She is very interested in nature.
Slide 25 - Open question
Firstly ..., Secondly..., At last I would like to ask you about my salary.
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I like to watch a good show on Netflix.
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I would like to congratulate you on your new job.
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I have applied to a new job.
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I have a few questions. But first I would like to mention that I am still a student.
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I will enclose some photo's.
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5H - English
Our focus today: > Formal language > Exam Idiom
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Revision part 4: Formal language
In a formal letter you should avoid informal language. Write a formal word that could be used instead of the informal word in the next few sentences.
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I can deal with difficult customers quite well.
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We were disappointed by the course, plus the fee was too expensive.
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I thought the food was okay.
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You can call me if you need me.
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Now open the document in STUDIEWIJZERS in magister
Choose a situation and write a practise letter. OR write a REPORT to the school's administration on why the school's lunch options should be reconsidered.
Ask feedback from a peer when you are done (track changes/remarks).
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Read the example reports (in studiewijzers) and compare yours to this one.
What can you learn for the example?
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JOIN OUR CLASS in Quizlet so you can study with those sets
> Prepare for the SE: 1) Do the assignments in the PERSUASIVE ESSAY – PRACTISE booklet. 2) Read the example reports 3) Read the "Oefenen SE schrijfvaardigheid" document and do the assignments 4) Share and give each other feedback
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The goals today:
> you feel confident about writing an essay > you know the formal letter rules > you are aware of common mistakes and useful grammar rules > you have practised some useful vocabulary > you have joined our quizlet class > you have written a practise letter