3vwo letter writing

Lesson series 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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Lesson series 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 - Diapositive

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

Slide 2 - Question ouverte

Watch the video on the next slide on basic letter writing, and answer the questions on the following slides.

Slide 3 - Diapositive

Slide 4 - Vidéo

Name an example of someone you would write an informal letter/email to
A
Your teacher
B
Your friend
C
The mayor
D
Someone you've never met

Slide 5 - Quiz

Who could you write a formal letter to?
A
Your grandmother
B
Your neighbour
C
Your boss
D
A close friend

Slide 6 - Quiz

Where should you include the date of writing?
A
In the bottom left corner
B
At the top and at the bottom on the right
C
It does not need to be included
D
In the top right corner

Slide 7 - Quiz

How should you start your letter, after you've filled in the date?

Slide 8 - Question ouverte

What do you think could be the difference between formal and informal language in a letter?

Slide 9 - Question ouverte

Start lesson 2

Slide 10 - Diapositive

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 11 - Question de remorquage

So what about your letter?
The letter you're going to write for the 2-test on one of the short stories you have read, it is going to be a letter to the author.
Now answer the questions on the next slides.

Slide 12 - Diapositive

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

Slide 13 - Quiz

Slide 14 - Vidéo

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

Slide 15 - Question ouverte

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

Slide 16 - Question ouverte

Your opinion of the book + explanation

Slide 17 - Carte mentale

How could you start your introduction?

Slide 18 - Question ouverte

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

Slide 19 - Diapositive

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 20 - Diapositive

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

Slide 21 - Diapositive

Your writing skills 10 
Grammar
Vocabulary / register
Sentence construction
Spelling

Slide 22 - Diapositive

Test prep.
Write down and work out any opinions you have of your short story in English.
Don't forget to find support for your opinions, give examples, explain them.
Find information about he author. 
Work out the theme you want to use in your letter. Do not forget to include examples.


Slide 23 - Diapositive

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

Slide 24 - Quiz