(Semi-)Formal letter

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    This lesson contains 16 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slides.

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      Slide 1 - Slide

      Writing semi/formal letters

      Slide 2 - Slide

      Lesson aim
      Revise theory and assess writing products to get better at writing semi/formal letters

      Slide 3 - Slide

      Programme
      • test your knowledge
      • Assess products
      • Discuss feedback
      • Closure 

      Slide 4 - Slide

      What do you know about formal writing?

      Slide 5 - Mind map

      Which goes where?
      1
      2
      3
      4
      5
      6
      7
      8
      Your Address
      date
      Addressee
      Salutation (aanhef)
      purpose of writing
      relevant information
      Call to action
      Sign off

      Slide 6 - Drag question

      Which salutation is correct if you know the addressee's name?
      A
      Dear Mister Smith,
      B
      Dear Sir,
      C
      Dear Mr Smith,
      D
      Dearest mr Smith,

      Slide 7 - Quiz

      Which formal salutation to use for a female business relation?
      A
      Dear Mrs Brixton
      B
      Dear Ms Brixton
      C
      Dear Miss Brixton
      D
      Dear Madam Brixton

      Slide 8 - Quiz

      If you don't know the addressee's name, what is the best way to sign off in a formal letter?
      A
      Sincerely yours
      B
      Yours truly
      C
      Yours faithfully
      D
      Regards

      Slide 9 - Quiz

      Which opening sentence works best:
      A
      The reason I am writing this letter is to give you information.........
      B
      I am writing this letter to inform you.....
      C
      I write this letter because I want to give information....
      D
      I have written this letter because you want information......

      Slide 10 - Quiz

      How would you call for action in your final paragraph

      Slide 11 - Open question

      Slide 12 - Slide

      Assessment task
      • Read your fellow student's letter
      • Fill in the score list
      • Give positive feedback and what can be improved
      • Switch back letters 

      Slide 13 - Slide

      Slide 14 - Slide

      which activity(ies) were useful during this
      lesson and why?

      Slide 15 - Open question

      Thanks for your attention









      Slide 16 - Slide