[CT5] Writing Formats in detail

[CT5] The writing formats
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[CT5] The writing formats
1. Please go to lessonup.app
2. Use the code in the left bottom corner
3. Use your own name
4. Wait for the other students

Slide 1 - Diapositive

CAE/CPE Writing formats
This lesson
  • Reflection: what do you remember of all the writing formats


  • Activitypractise the format (one last time!) that you think needs the most attention

Keep in mind: Tuesday 06/06 = deadline reading book 2 (handelingsdeel #2)
Not done/not handing in both exercises = no continuation to V6

Slide 2 - Diapositive

Name the 5 different writing
formats for CAE/CPE

Slide 3 - Carte mentale

Formal
Semi-formal
Informal
Essay
Formal letter
Informal letter
Review
Report
Proposal/Article

Slide 4 - Question de remorquage

What do you need to focus on in
'formal writing'?

Slide 5 - Carte mentale

Writing in general
  • No contractions → can’t = cannot / won’t = will not
  • Formal language
  • Empty line between each paragraph
  • Do not use questions
  • Do not use ‘I’ (often)
  • Use linking words
  • Show your vocabulary!
  • Focus on your point, do not make it a story.

Slide 6 - Diapositive

A formal letter is the only format that starts with Dear sir/madam or Dear mr/mrs.
A
True
B
False

Slide 7 - Quiz

You do not have to use subheadings in a proposal or report.
A
True
B
False

Slide 8 - Quiz

A proposal needs to include suggestions and factual information
A
True
B
False

Slide 9 - Quiz

Linking words/conjunctions are not important in a formal letter
A
True
B
False

Slide 10 - Quiz

A formal letter is always a letter of complaint
A
True
B
False

Slide 11 - Quiz

A letter is the only format in which you thank the reader for taking the time to read
A
True
B
False

Slide 12 - Quiz

Pick
Now check if you indeed:
  • know all the writing formats
  • understand how to write these formats
If not, follow the blue line.

If yes, follow the green line:
  • pick one of the formats and practise that on Write & Improve (QCACR4D3) - deadline Tuesday 30/05
            Advice: pick the format that needs the most attention

Slide 13 - Diapositive

Pick one format to practise one last time
For feedback: hand in on 30/05
You can write it in Write & Improve for initial feedback, then rewrite and share it with the teacher

Slide 14 - Diapositive

The essay (CAE)
  • Formal language
  • Title: yes
  • Subheaders: no
  • Follow the task in order to get your lay-out: introduction - body -conclusion
  • Often: discuss 2 points
  • CAE SB p.186-188

Slide 15 - Diapositive

The essay (CPE)
  • Formal language
  • Title: yes
  • Subheaders: no
  • Follow the task in order to get your lay-out: introduction - body -conclusion
  • Summarise & evaluate key points from both texts

Slide 16 - Diapositive

The review
  • Semi-formal language
  • Title: yes
  • Subheaders: are allowed - not necessary

  • Follow the task in order to get your lay-out: Say what you review - Give more details - Give your opinion + recommendation
  • CAE SB p.189

Slide 17 - Diapositive

The letter (formal!)
  • Formal language
  • Start with / end with:
- Unknown = Dear sir/madam, / yours faithfully
- Known = Dear mr/mrs [last name], / yours sincerely
  • Always refer back to why you are writing
  • Empty lines
  • CAE SB p.192-193

Slide 18 - Diapositive

Report &
CAE proposal
  • Formal - for superior / Semi-formal - for colleagues
  • Title: yes
  • Subheaders: yes
  • Lay-out:
- Outline the purpose: The purpose/aim of this proposal/report is to...
- Description
- Recommendations/suggestions
  • CAE SB p.190 + 191 

Slide 19 - Diapositive

Report

In a report, you give information and make suggestions.

Often you report on something existing and come up with recommendations or suggestions to make it better.

The task will form your lay-out.
Proposal

A proposal includes factual information to persuade.

In a proposal, you are often asked to come up with new ideas and to make sure that you persuade others of these ideas.

The task will form your lay-out.

Slide 20 - Diapositive

CPE: The article

  • Written for a magazine/newspaper: Semi-formal: your purpose is to inform and engage - involve & address the reader
  • Title: yes (short)
  • Subheaders: no
- Introduce the topic
- Divide into sections (no headers)
- Conclusion/summary

Slide 21 - Diapositive

Do you have any questions left? Do you need some extra help? Or perhaps you'd like to add anything else.

Slide 22 - Question ouverte