Essay last part & Formal Letter Writing Revision Havo 5

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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?)

Slide 4 - Open question

Let's move on

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Formal Writing Revision Havo 5

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Aims of this lesson
  1. To revise the rules of writing a formal letter 
  2. To revise key Grammar rules
  3. To learn to avoid common mistakes in letter writing
  4. 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,

Slide 14 - Quiz

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)?

Slide 15 - Open question

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

Slide 19 - Quiz

I ______ here since 2017.
A
lived
B
have lived
C
have been living
D
had lived

Slide 20 - Quiz

Put this sentence in the correct order:
at / about / to / you / last month / my holiday / I / your camp site / writing / am

Slide 21 - Open question

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

Slide 22 - Quiz

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.

Slide 26 - Open question

I like to watch a good show on Netflix.

Slide 27 - Open question

I would like to congratulate you on your new job.

Slide 28 - Open question

I have applied to a new job.

Slide 29 - Open question

I have a few questions. But first I would like to mention that I am still a student.

Slide 30 - Open question

I will enclose some photo's.

Slide 31 - Open question

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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.

Slide 35 - Open question

We were disappointed by the course, plus the fee was too expensive.

Slide 36 - Open question

I thought the food was okay.

Slide 37 - Open question

You can call me if you need me.

Slide 38 - Open question

Now open the document in STUDIEWIJZERS in magister

Choose a situation and write a practise letter.
Ask feedback from a peer when you are done (track changes/remarks). 


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JOIN OUR CLASS in Quizlet so you can study with those sets




https://quizlet.com/join/9UvwqTdGC?i=203y2l&x=1bqt

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Slide 41 - Link

Engels 5H Periode 2
SE = schrijfvaardigheid (SE week December)
SE = luistervaardigheid (Januari)

Beoordeling = Oud luisterexamen
Beoordeling = Examen idioom toets ( H: 1, 7, 9, 10 en 13)

Aftekening = proef essay
Aftekening = literatuurdossier

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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 

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