Formal Letter Writing Revision Havo 5

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Formal Writing Revision Havo 5

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Aims of this lesson
  1. To revise the rules of writing a formal letter 
  2. To revise key Grammar rules
  3. To learn to avoid common mistakes in letter writing
  4. To revise your formal vocabulary

Slide 2 - Diapositive

Revision Part 1: Formal Letter rules

Slide 3 - Diapositive

Which of these is not a real rule when writing a formal letter in English?
A
You should avoid contractions (I'm / don't)
B
You should never start a sentence with 'I'
C
Your letter should include addresses, date and a closing sentence
D
Only write full sentences

Slide 4 - Quiz

Choose the best option
A
I look forward for your prompt reply
B
I am looking forward to your prompt reply
C
I will look forward to your prompt reply
D
I am looking for your prompt reply

Slide 5 - Quiz

You are writing a letter of application to Alice Duncan, who works at a Hotel. How should you address her in your letter?
A
Dear Alice,
B
Dear Mrs A. Duncan,
C
Dear Mrs Duncan,
D
Dear Sir/Madam,

Slide 6 - Quiz

When writing a formal email your address ...
A
is written first, then the date
B
is left out
C
is written after the date
D
is written below the salutation

Slide 7 - Quiz

You are writing a(n) email / letter of application to Alice Duncan, who works at a Hotel. With which 2 words should you end your letter?

Slide 8 - Question ouverte

Revision Part 2: Key Grammar rules

Slide 9 - Diapositive

I ______ here since 2017.
A
lived
B
have lived
C
have been living
D
live

Slide 10 - Quiz

Put this sentence in the correct order:
at / about / to / you / last month / my holiday / I / your camp site / writing / am

Slide 11 - Question ouverte

Choose the best future form:
I ... my final exams in May this year.
A
will take
B
am going to take
C
am taking
D
take

Slide 12 - Quiz

Revision Part 3: Common mistakes in formal writing
Type ''correct'' if the sentence is correct, If the sentence is incorrect, write down what the mistake is and correct it.

Slide 13 - Diapositive

Four people put there names on the list.

Slide 14 - Question ouverte

She is very interested in nature.

Slide 15 - Question ouverte

Firstly ..., secondly..., at last I would like to ask you about my salary.

Slide 16 - Question ouverte

I like to watch a good show on Netflix.

Slide 17 - Question ouverte

I have applied to a new job.

Slide 18 - Question ouverte

I have a few questions. But first I would like to mention that I am still a student.

Slide 19 - Question ouverte

Revision part 4: Formal language
In your letter you should avoid informal language. Write a formal word that could be used instead of the informal word in the next few sentences.

Slide 20 - Diapositive

I thought the job was okay.

Slide 21 - Question ouverte

"I think a talk from you would be very motivating."
Replace "I think" in a more formal way.

Slide 22 - Question ouverte

"You can call me if you need me."

Rephrase this sentence in a more formal way.

Slide 23 - Question ouverte

I would like it if you would consider my request.

Rephrase the phrase "I would like it" in a more formal way

Slide 24 - Question ouverte