WK 2 - formal writing

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 1

By the end of the lesson you have practiced formal writing and you have learned at least 5 terms and phrases. 

20 min - terms and phraes

15 min - instruction 

45 min - independent study 

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Terms and phrases

You have 20 minutes to learn your list of terms and phrases. 

Tip: use flashcards, quizlet, wrts. Any method besides just reading the words and trying to memorize them.  

What are examples of informal versus formal writing?

Academic writing is different from the writing done outside of school in at least two ways ...what are the two ways in which they are different?

In academic writing you should ...

1. use abbreviations
2. the use of the pronoun you
3. use informal expressions
4. all of the above mentioned are incorrect

Re-write this sentence to make it academic:
You can contribute cash to socially responsible businesses in NY. You'll help protect these businesses by providing funding.

Are opinions allowed in formal writing?

1. Yes, always
2. Yes, if you support it with examples
3. No, never

When is informal writing used?

Formal writing

Do not use contractions.

Use the third person.

Use formal vocabulary.

Change the sentence to make it formal

Many students can't afford college

Change the sentence to make it formal

My tuition costs are rising. You have to pay a lot of money to go to college.

Change the sentence to make it formal

The cost of college is going up.

Independent study time

You have got 45 minutes to work on the assignments in moodle. 

If you need help ask your neighbour first.

If finished start writing your opinion on this article. In an academic way.

Parliament votes for €100 million for free school meals.

Dutchnews.nl

I have practiced formal writing and you have learned at least 5 terms and phrases.

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