Writing Lesson 1

What will this lesson series
be about?

Lesson goals

- At the end of the lesson students are able to know and understand the differences between a formal and informal email.

- At the end of the lesson students understand what the assessment is for their A2 writing exam.

Planning for today's lesson

- Explanation of the writing exam

- Some examples of a formal/informal email

- Writing assignment via Padlet

- How to work with a Padlet

Writing exam A2

                                        90 minutes for your exam.

- Write a formal email and an informal email

- Fill in the gaps assignment 

On the Padlet you will find the assessment. I will also share this via email with you!

What is the difference between
formal and informal?

How do you start a formal email?

1. Dear Mr. Jones,
2. Dear Jones.
3. Hello Mr. Jones,
4. Hello Jones,

How do you end a formal email?

1. Goodbye, (your name)
2. Have a great day! (your name)
3. Kind regards, (your name)
4. Yours sincerely, (your name)

Which one is the most formal?

1. Hope to hear from you soon.
2. I would love to meet you very soon!
3. I look forward to your reply.
4. We will hear from each other very soon.

What is the best way to start an informal email?

1. Hello Billy
2. Hello!
3. Dear Bobby,
4. Hey Bob,

What is the best way to end an informal email?

1. Bestest of luck!
2. See you soon! (your name)
3. Kind regards, (your name)
4. Kindest regards, (your name)

The writing assignment

1. Go to the Padlet and download the document 'Writing assignment 1'. 

2. Write the email, save it under your name + surname and upload it on the Padlet under 'lesson one'.

3. Give feedback on someone else his/her work. Check the assessment sheet on the Padlet to help you out.

End of the lesson.

- Explain what we did this lesson.

- What did you learn?

- Have we achieved the lesson goals and why?

- Next lesson: Discussing and processing your feedback + new assignments.