Writing: informal letter

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 4

Writing an informal letter

In an informal letter I must greet people by their surname

1. True
2. False

Your informal letter should have multiple paragraphs

1. True
2. False

I can use 'slang' (straattaal) in my informal letter (gonna, wanna...)

1. True
2. False

I can use contractions in informal letters (I'm instead of I am / don't instead of do not).

1. True
2. False

You must end your letter with "yours faithfully".

1. True
2. False

The structure of an informal letter

Heading: Address + Date

Greeting: Dear (first name),

Opening: Warm introduction (Asking how they are + I am writing because)

Body: The main reason to write the letter 

Closing: Friendly closing (I hope to hear from you soon / send my regards to your family...)

Sign-off: Best regards, /  Take care, / Love,

(your name)

Instructions

An English-speaking friend wants to spend a two-week holiday in your region and has written asking for information and advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:

•Tell them where they should stay
•Give tips about what to do and where to go

If you need somewhere to stay...

If you like history, you should visit... because...

However, if you prefer nature... It's the perfect place to...

On a piece of paper:

• Tell them what your favorite thing about The Hague is and why.

• Write three sentences for the ending of this letter. A friendly closing. 

*You can use your dictionary!

Which opening sentence works best:

1. The reason I am writing this letter is because...
2. I am writing this letter because..
3. I write the letter to you because
4. I have written this letter because

I did not see him since then.

1. This sentence is correct
2. This sentence is incorrect

Choose the correct option

1. It was their own fault
2. It was there own fault
3. It was they're own fault

Choose the best option

1. I look forward for your answer
2. I am looking forward to your answer
3. I will look forward to your answer
4. I am looking for your answer

Write a sentence with the words "even though"

He should not be doing this job, ... he was not trained for it.

1. despite
2. however
3. since
4. such as

They climbed the mountain...... it was very windy.

1. although
2. after
3. so
4. because

Which linking word means "echter"?

1. Therefore
2. Because
3. However
4. Moreover

Welke van de volgende 'linking words' geeft een reden aan?

1. until
2. because
3. before
4. but

Welke van deze is GEEN linking word van tegenstelling?

1. even so,
2. however,
3. consequently
4. despite

What linking word shows a cause (reason)?

1. Despite
2. So
3. However
4. Due to

What linking words show an effect?

1. So
2. Since
3. Within
4. Also

Writing your letter

• Adress on the TOP LEFT CORNER
• Don't forget the date.
• Leave a white line between paragraphs!
• Give them a warm introduction and a friendly closing. 
• Best regards, / Much love, / Take care,
• And your signature!

Informal letter 

You are studying English abroad. You are planning a surprise birthday party for a friend who has been feeling sad. Write to another classmate and invite him / her to the party. In your letter:

•explain the reason for the party.
•give the time and place for the party and what will happen there. 
•suggest what the classmate could bring to the party.
•Include linking words!

You should write at least 100 words.

Revision in pairs