Writing email - Lesson 1

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 1

Writing lesson 1

Email

Dear [Friend's Name],

I want to invite you to come with me to my holiday spot. It's a really nice place with beautiful beaches and clear water. We can relax on the beach, swim in the sea, and even build sandcastles.

There are a lot of fun things to do. We can go for walks in the mountains to see amazing views and visit the local market to try tasty traditional foods. We can also take a boat tour to explore the nearby islands.

There's also a cool water park with exciting 

 slides and pools, and a museum where we can learn about the history and culture of the area. In the evenings, we can watch entertaining shows and listen to live music.

I'm really excited for you to come because it will make the trip even better. Let me know if you're interested and when you can come. I can help with travel plans and suggest places to stay.

Looking forward to having an awesome time !

Best wishes,

[Your Name]

Today's goals

• You can write a properly structured letter lay-out with a beginning and an ending. 
• You can use chunks of language to inform/advise/encourage the person you are writing to.
• You can create coherence (samenhang) in a text by using simple linking words. 

Today's goals

• You will be able to write a proper salutation (aanhef) and closing based on the person you are writing to. 
  
• You will be able to divide a text into logical paragraphs: introduction, body, call to action/request.
• You will be able to recognise linking words and their purpose.
• You will be able to use linking words to logically link two or more sentences.

Salutations

Salutations

Closings

A close friend	Someone (older) you have never met
A classmate you never talk to	Your teacher

Paragraphs

Why use paragraphs?

Introduction

• Greet your addressee 
  
• Introduce yourself (if the addressee does not know you)
• Explain why you are writing the email

Body

• Main message
  
• Supporting details
• Clear action steps

Call to action/Request

• Sum up the main message
• State expectations:

• "Let me know if you have any questions"

• "I hope to hear from you soon"
  

What would you NOT include in your first paragraph?

1. My name is Lina.
2. I got your email address from Yassin.
3. Sam will bring a frisbee.
4. I am writing you because...

Which ones would fit in a body paragraph?

1. I am allergic to peanuts.
2. Let me know if I can help you at all.
3. Sam will bring a frisbee.
4. In conclusion...

What is a proper way to finish an email?

1. I am looking forward to meeting in person!
2. I have nothing more to say.
3. My name is Marcel.
4. Please reply before June 3rd.

Linking words

Linking words

Which of these words are linking words?

1. Next
2. Also
3. And
4. Yesterday

Useful linking words

• And
  
• But
• When
• Because
• First
• Second
• While
• Next

Workshop this text in your pair:

My name is Noah. I am writing you this email. I am at school. I have two questions. I would like to know if I can leave school early to go to the dentist. I would like to know if I have to come back for the final 10 minutes of class. I think that I don't have to. I am not sure. 

Email mistakes

How could this email be improved?

Yo van der Slikke, 

What's up homie? I wanted to talk to you about the listening test we had in class. It was really hard for me. I couldn't understand most of it. I think the test was too difficult for me.

Can I please retake it?

Peace out, 

[your name]

How could this email be improved?

How could this email be improved?

I hope you're doing well. I wanted to tell you something. I moved to a new house recently. It's a bigger house. It feels a bit empty without all the memories from my old home. It's strange not seeing familiar pictures on the walls or hearing our laughter in the new rooms. I'm still getting used to the new layout and finding my own space. The neighbourhood is different too. It's peaceful. It's not as fun without you. I miss the adventures we had and the fun we shared. It would mean a lot to me if you could come and visit. We can make new memories together and explore the neighbourhood. I hope you're doing well. I can't wait to hear from you!

How could this email be improved?

Go to Google Classroom

• Open the Google Doc for today and find your name in bold.
• Take 10 minutes to write an email.
• Need help? Raise your hand.
• Homework: Find your name in the 2nd column and give feedback to your classmate.