3.7 Writing

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 3

Welcome AMA3

Please take your seat

Grab your reading book, WB and laptop. Rest on rack

Start reading your book

Class rules

Use English as much as possible --> Mistakes, no problem

Laptops are half-closed when not in use - NO gaming!

Take class serious and particpate

Don't speak when someone else is talking - listen!

Have respect for each other

Homework = study and watch a video sometimes

Today you will...

... read for ten minutes

... learn how to write an email in which you advice (3.7)

3.7 Writing

Goal: I can give advice in an email.

Read Tim's short email

& discuss in pairs:

What questions would you ask him in order to be able to help him?

What advice would you give him?

Read Ben's reply 

on page 40

Then, read the writing focus = phrases to use in your email

& do ex 7+8 = using _________

• keep your WB open so you can see the writing focus

ellipsis

Express sympathy.

Ask a question
and give advice.

End on a positive note
and say goodbye.

3.7 Writing

Close your laptop, grab a piece of paper and a pen.

Write an email in response.   

 

You may use the writing & speaking focus to help you along.

Done? Study the phrasal verbs.

TO DO: 

1. express sympathy for your friend’s situation
2. offer some advice
3. change the subject and give positive news
4. reassure your friend at the end of the email

Hey Maya,

I've got a problem, a huuuge problem. The deadline for our English project is tomorrow at noon and my computer crashed and all my work is lost. This project counts 4x! What am I supposed to do now?!

Do you...

...know the basic email structure?

...know how to give advice?

...know how to use linkers and ellipsis correctly?

TO DO: study 3.7

Extra practice? Go to MyEnglishlab or come to my flexhour.