H5 P1 W3 start formal writing

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 5

Basic rules

• We do our work when we should
• We are silent during explanations and raise our hands for questions
• Our phone is in our "zakkie" on the corner of our table
• We don't eat, drink, or chew gum in class

learning goals

I know the difference between formal and informal language

I can change my vocabulary according to the purpose of my letter.

recap tenses

I have lived here since 2004.

1. past simple
2. past continuous
3. present perfect
4. past perfect

I [was listening] to my music, so I didn't hear the phone ring.

1. present perfect
2. present continuous
3. past perfect
4. past continuous

She was playing the piano while Ann _______ on stage.

1. sang
2. was singing
3. sings
4. is singing

She didn’t eat any of the dinner because she ________ a big lunch.

1. ate
2. was eating
3. is eating
4. had eaten

formal letter

Bij het schrijven van een zakelijke brief (inlichtingen vragen, reserveren en afzeggen, klachten en verontschuldigen en solliciteren) is een aantal zaken belangrijk...

let bij het schrijven op...

• opzet
• stijl
• doel en functie
• taalgebruik (o.a. vaste uitdrukkingen)
• opbouw
• samenhang
• termen

Bij de beoordeling van je brieven wordt er op de volgende punten gelet:

1. de juiste indeling van de brief (adres, datering, aanhef, kern, afsluiting);

2. juiste toon en taalgebruik (formeel/informeel);

3. alle aanwijzingen in de opdracht moeten verwerkt zijn;

4. correcte spelling en woordkeuze;

5. grammatica, met name: de tijden, woordvolgorde, bijwoorden, hulpwerkwoorden en voorzetsels.

6. het niveau van je brief

What is the difference between formal and informal language?

Formal

to companies or organisations

usually longer

Avoids everyday language

less emotional/personal

Informal

to friends and family

usually shorter

emotional and personal

Is this formal or informal language?

Hi Pradeep!

1. formal
2. informal

I look forward to a prompt reply

1. formal
2. informal

Yours sincerely,

1. formal
2. informal

How's it going?

1. formal
2. informal

Hope to hear from you soon.

1. formal
2. informal

Dear Sir/Madam,

1. formal
2. informal

How do you say this in formal language?

to get

sorry

to get in touch

to put off

boss

to sue