M3 P4 W3 writing + mistakes

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• Leerjaar 3

M3 P4 W3 writing + mistakes

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 bag on the floor
• We don't eat, drink or chew gum in class (water bottle is allowed)

learning goals

I know the structure rules of an informal letter.

find and correct the mistakes in the following sentences.

I already told you i was gonna go their, so than I’ll pick her up.

I already told you I was going to go there, so then I’ll pick her up.

I has been long time so I wanna say thank you.

It has been a long time, so I want to say thank you.

I think you stay at home and I hope to soon here from you.

I think you should stay at home and I hope to soon hear from you soon.

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

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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,