H5 Writing Skills - Formal & Informal

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 5

Welcome class H5B

Welcome to English class

H5 Writing Skills

Informal vs formal

This week:

Lesson 1: Difference between formal & informal 

Lesson 2: Recap the Circle (book 1)

Lesson 3: no class

What do you prefer: handwritten letters or typed letters? Why?

Linking words??

Adding information:

Examples: 

and, again, and then, besides, equally important, finally, further, furthermore, next, what is more, moreover, as well as, in addition, first (second, etc.), not only . . . but

The order of things:

Examples: 

Firstly, to start with, for one thing, after a short time, lately, shortly, then, previously, after, while, until, as soon as.

Summarising/concluding ideas:

Examples: 

thus, lastly, in brief, in short, on the whole, to sum up, to conclude, in conclusion, as I have shown, as I have said.

Contrasting ideas:

Examples: 

however, nevertheless, rather, whereas, but, yet, on the other hand, though, on the contrary, by comparison, compared to, up against, even though, balanced against, although, conversely, but, meanwhile, in contrast, after all, otherwise, alternatively.

Emphasizing ideas:

Example: 

definitely, extremely, indeed, absolutely, positively, obviously, naturally, always, never, surprisingly, emphatically, without a doubt, certainly, undeniably, without reservation.

Emphasis

Addition

Contrast

Result

however

in contrast

above all

furthermore

nevertheless

most importantly

on the other hand

consequently

certainly

besides

moreover

what is more

due to

therefore

so

that is why

for instance

although

in fact

Which linking word is the odd one out?

1. as well as
2. furthermore
3. also
4. for example

Which linking word is the odd one out?

1. in addition
2. additionally
3. however
4. moreover

Which linking word is the odd one out?

1. therefore
2. such as
3. for instance
4. for example

Which linking word is the odd one out?

1. as a result
2. consequently
3. besides
4. therefore

Fill in the correct linking word:
Climates are changing ______ global warming.

1. in spite of
2. as a result of
3. in order to
4. although

Fill in the correct linking word:
We don't take global warming seriously enough ________ rising ocean levels and floods.

1. though
2. as a result of
3. because of
4. in spite of

Fill in the correct linking word:
He could read and write
______ being blind.

1. despite
2. as a result of
3. although
4. besides

Fill in the correct linking word:
They lost the match ______ poor physical preparation.

1. despite
2. after
3. because of
4. even though

What are the three main similarities between a formal an informal letter?

What are the three main differences between a formal an informal letter?

What salutation do you use in a personal (informal) letter.

Which date is best?

1. 17th of March 2021
2. 17th March, 2021
3. March 17 of, 2021
4. March 17th 2021

Never use..... in your address!

1. The Netherlands
2. Netherlands
3. 5431 XD Cuijk
4. Your own name

Best way to start your informal letter after the salutation.

1. Hi there, let me.....
2. In reference to……….
3. I would like to inform you......
4. How are you?

Nver start a formal letter after the salutation with ..........

1. How are you ?
2. In reference to……….
3. I am writing this letter in response ......
4. I have read your ....…..

We are sorry to _________ that your insurance does not cover costs of the damage on your car. (formal)

1. say you
2. let you know
3. inform you
4. explain you

Thank you for bringing this _____ to my attention (formal)

1. thing
2. matter
3. stuff
4. items

I am extremely _____ the fact that..... (formal)

1. dissatisfied with
2. dissatisfied from
3. cross about
4. cross for

Hello John, how's it going? _____ my holiday in Spain. (informal)

1. I am writing to give you some details about ... regarding...
2. I intend to describe...
3. I want to tell you about...
4. I would like to tell you about ...

That's all for now. See you tonight! _______ , Mary (informal)

1. Yours faithfully,
2. Yours sincerely,
3. Kind regards,
4. Love,

How do you end a formal letter?

1. Yours faithfully,
2. Kind regards,
3. My regards,
4. Love,

What would you like to know more about when it comes to letter writing?

Time left?

Read the Circle

Either in the reader or use the link in Teams