Oct 4th - P1 - 3V

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 1

To do:

• Find a seat
• Take off your coat, take off your hats and head phone/earbuds
•  Chewing gum  in the trashcan
• Phone in the bag 
• only notebook + pens on table

Assignment:

Missed last class? Come pick up a practice test, grab a pen and go to the Talenplein > you've got 35 minutes.

Rest > grabs laptop (but keep it closed)

Goals for today

I am prepared for the writing test

Programme

Expert groups

In groups final test prep

Final round of questions

Expert groups!

You'll be given a number, sit together with each other and write down as much as possible as you can remember and find in your notes/Insight book.

Be prepared to give a mini workshop about your subject!

1. Present simple/continuous

2. Prepositions (describing someone's position)

3. Letter/email conventions + formal writing

4. Linking words > what categories do they belong to and how to use them in the right context 

Return to your group

Each member gives a mini workshop about their subject, the rest of the group listens and takes notes!

Done? Raise your hand and you'll get a final test prep!

Difference formal and informal?

Writing test instruction

What are the writing conventions regarding an email?

1. Use of paragraphs (blank line between each paragraph)

+ 1 subject per paragraph)

2. Correct start + end

Writing test instruction

Linking words;

However            Furthermore

Despite              Whereas

Additionally       Likewise

Even though     Due to

Word Bank;

Obligated    Definitely     Excessive

Persuasive    Desirable     Cherish

Mutual        Rather           A lack of

Ignorance     Certainly     Persistent

Fearless     Self-assured      Pretend

DO HIGHLIGHT YOUR WORDS!!!!

Making it more formal

- Word order

- Avoiding repetition (in words and structures)

- Leave out contractions

- Use the correct punctuation

subject - onderwerp

verb - werkwoord

object - object

place - plaats

time - tijd

Let op je adverbs (bijwoorden)

Making it more formal - word order

New or difficult for you?
Try to write down an example sentence that means a lot to you personally or try to remember the acronym(s) (afkortingen) 

Quick check - spot + improve the mistakes

1. The students seem happy, but the teacher serious looks.

2. We went to the local Burger King at 3PM in Leeuwarden.

3. I waiting will be for you at the station

4. You will tell I the story at school tomorrow

Quick check - spot + improve the mistakes

1. The students seem happy, but the teacher serious looks serious . 

(change place of adverb)

2. We went to the local Burger King at 3PM in Leeuwarden at 3PM  

(SVOPT, place then time)

3. I will be waiting will be for you at the station

(ww: will + be + main verb-ing)

4. You I will tell I  you the story at school tomorrow

Subject + verb + (indirect) object

Making it more formal - repetition

Improve these sentences: 

1. Jette is paying attention, Jette is looking at her neighbour. Jette is also writing down notes.

2. The dog was loved by its family, it was given a lot of attention, they loved the dog so much and because of that it also enjoyed a lot of treats.

Avoid repetition - structure

Jette is paying attention, Jette is looking at her neighbour. Jette is also writing down notes

Jette is paying attention as well as/and/ in addition to looking at her neighbour. She is also making notes.

Linking words

Pers. vwn/pronouns

Avoid repetition - words

The dog was loved by its family, it was given a lot of attention, 

they loved the dog so much and because of that it also enjoyed a lot of treats.

The dog was loved by its family, it was given plenty of attention. The family adored the dog in such abundance and due to this great love it enjoyed a surplus amount of treats.

> find and use synonyms (synoniemen) + that is why it is important to study the vocabulary list!

Making it more formal - contractions

What are they?

Making it more formal - contractions

Contracted form

It's > It is
I'll > I will

I'm > I am

where's > where is

etc.

Writing formal? NO CONTRACTIONS!
I will not write contractions when writing something formal

Re-rewrite your email + Insight

Study the vocab list: 1 – 60 

In your notebook: write 2 paragraphs:

paragraph 1: describe your school and what it's like

paragraph 2: describe your family (may use a random picture from the internet for help)

> make it completely formal

Insight: Vocabulary insight 1: exercise 5 + 6 (page 14)