H4 P2 W4 reading skills

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 4

What do I expect of you?

• Do your work!
• Try to speak as much English as possible. 
• Be mindful, respectful & communicate!
• Be on time: more than 5 minutes = too late. 
• Raise your hand if you have a question and be silent during explanations of me/student. 
• Phones are in your bags, bags are on the floor.
• No eating or drinking in the classroom (gum included), water is allowed. 

learning goals

I can answer questions about a B1 text

reading practice

Answer questions 17 - 24 and indicate in the 

text where you found the answers.

informal letter

Let's recap the basics

Structure

-Your address can go on the left or the right side of the paper

-You only write YOUR address

-The date goes under your address (note how to write the date)

- Write an appropriate salutation

- use paragraphs

- Finish your letter with a closing

- Put your first name underneath

So, what are the rules? 

Salutation (opening) 

Dear Ellen,

Hello Tom,

Hi Richard,

Don't forget to add the comma. 

Examples of Opening Sentences

How are you?

How have you been?

I hope you are doing well.

It’s great to hear from you. 

Many thanks for your e-mail/letter. 

Body

• State your reason for writing
  
• Ask about the person you are writing to 
• Invite the person to write back

Closing

I am looking forward to seeing you.

I can't wait to hear from you. 

See you soon. 

Signatures

Best wishes,

Best,

Kindly,

Kind regards,

Best regards,

Lots of love,

Love,