Formal writing - structure of a letter

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• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 5

Formal writing - structure of a letter

Dear Sir or Madam,

Function of paragraphs

[A] I am writing to invite you or one of your members to speak to students during our school charity week.

[B] Our school is organising a week next term when all the students will do something for charity. We would like to raise as much money as possible. In wonder whether someone from your organisation would consider making a speech to the school on this topic? In my view, it would really benefit us all to have someone inspire us before we take on this challenge.

[C] I am sure you have your own thoughts on what it would be useful to cover. However, in addition to your own ideas, I would recommend including some advice on how to organise ourselves efficiently. In addition, it would be interesting to know which particular activities and events might be the most successful for raising money. Furthermore, we would appreciate some information on the best ways to advertise what we are doing. Finally, perhaps you could talk to us about the work of your charity. It would be inspiring to hear about how your organisation has contributed to society and made a difference to people’s lives.

[D] I hope you will consider my request to talk at our school about raising money for charity. 
I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience.
Yours faithfully,
Chris Adams

Conclude a letter

State the reason for writing

Make suggestions

Explain the reason for requesting the charity's presence

Dear Sir or Madam,

[A] I am writing to invite you or one of your members to speak to students during our school charity week.

[B] Our school is organising a week next term when all the students will do something for charity. We would like to raise as much money as possible. In wonder whether someone from your organisation would 1 consider making a speech to the school on this topic?
2 In my view, it would really 3 benefit us all to have someone inspire us before we take on this challenge.

[C] I am sure you have your own thoughts on what it would be useful to cover. However, in addition to your own ideas, I would 4 recommend including some advice on how to organise ourselves efficiently. In addition, it would be interesting to know which particular activities and events might be the most successful for raising money. Furthermore, we would appreciate some information on the best ways to advertise what we are doing. Finally, perhaps you could talk to us about the work of your charity. It would be inspiring to hear about how your organisation has 5 contributed to society and made a difference to people’s lives.

[D] I hope you will consider my request to talk at our school about raising money for charity. 6 I look forward to hearing from you 7 at your earliest convenience.

Yours faithfully,

Chris Adams

Link the informal phrases above to their formal counterparts

as soon as possible 

be good for

I can't wait to hear

given

suggest

I think

I think about talking

Match the informal parts of sentences 1-8 with formal phrases a-h.

1 I am writing to give you my ideas on our project. 

2 Our school recycling week is happening next month. 

3 I want to tell you which topics should be covered. 

4 My reason are these. 

5 I hope you like my ideas. 

6 I think a talk from you would be very motivating. 

7 I’d like it if you would consider my request. 

8 Please write back soon. 

as follows

consider my recommendations favourably

takes place

put forward

I look forward to hearing from you

would like to suggest

I would be grateful

In my view

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Congratulations with passing

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I just heard the bad news.

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I think that you get a new job soon.

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When I am passed on my exams.

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I look forward to hear from you.

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...and than we give a big party for you.

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It would be nice if we celebrate it in Sydney.

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I love to come to Sydney.

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You didn't liked the job, did you?

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We went out, drink a lot and go to the beach at night.

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It is a great prestation.

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Especially after what you have bin through.

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He is a good friend of me.

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It was a little bit to short.

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There can happen several things.

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They live in a house with camera's.

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Much people like that idea.

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It's there own choice.

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They shouldn't encourage such an awfull show.

Correct the mistake:
Greetings,
Jan

Correct the mistake:
Greetings,
Jan

Please do all the linking expression exercises on p. 11-16