1 Grammar/Sentence Structure , Informal vs. Formal

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• mavo
• Leerjaar 3

Learning Goal 

-By the end of the lesson, I can write about my recent vacation (using proper sentence structure). 

    who

Sam

Ms. Howes

She

    does

studies

teaches

works

    what

English

grammar

on Spanish

   where

at home

in class

at the library

   when

every day.

today.

on Saturdays.

Word Order

Subject

   Verb

  Object

   Place

   Time

SVOPT

Find the 10 mistakes...

(1) During the holiday, I a lot for school studied. (2) I spent a lot of time on english, because I love english. 

(3) I also last tuesday went to an shoe store in rotterdam. (4) I wanted to buy a pair of Yeezys, but they where to expensive. (5) Maybe one day, when Im old, i can afford them. 

Find the 10 mistakes...

(1) During the holiday, I studied a lot for school. (2) I spent a lot of time on English, because I love English. 

(3) I also went to an shoe store in Rotterdam last Tuesday. (4) I wanted to buy a pair of Yeezys, but they where too expensive. (5) Maybe one day, when I'm old, I can afford them. 

Put this sentence in the correct order.

does | on thursdays | he | his laundry | at home

Put this sentence in the correct order.

on the weekends | they | at albert heijn | work

Do you talk to your friends the same way you do your teachers?

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.

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

Rewrite this email so it fits with 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

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

When do you use informal writing and when do you use formal writing?

5 minute class review:
What are some things we should remember about writing in English?

Workbook exercises