Formal letter and word list

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo k
• Leerjaar 4

Hello everybody :)

• Writing a formal e-mail

• Practicing words from word list.

Today:

• Homework: study word list

• Goal: We can write a formal letter in English.

Writing a formal e-mail/letter

• Template: what does it consist of? 

• What is a formal e-mail/letter

• from / to / subject
• opening & closing sentences 
• introducing yourself 
• your motivation 

From: [e-mail]

To: [e-mail] 
Subject: Holiday job 

Dear Sir/Madam, 

My name is Tirsa Bus and I would like to apply for a holiday job at your bakery to help customers. I am 27 years old and I am a teacher. In summers I have time left and I used to work in a restaurant as a parttime job. I loved helping guests and customers and would like to do this again when I have the time. I live in Leeuwarden and in my free time I enjoy baking and cooking myself. 

As I said before, I have worked in a restaurant and have always felt passionate about helping customers. However, I prefer working early hours instead of late hours. For that reason, working in a bakery for the summer seems like a perfect fit. I hope you will invite me to further explain my motivation. 

I hope to hear from you soon. 

With kind regards, 

Tirsa Bus 

Writing a formal e-mail/letter

• A dairy company is looking for someone to help them get more social media followers. You write a letter to them.

• A travel company is looking for a social media content creator to travel with them to South Africa. You write a letter to them.

• from / to / subject
• opening & closing sentences 
• introducing yourself 
• your motivation 

Word list 

• Homework = studying a page on the word list (each week).

• Next class we'll test how many you remember.

• After that we will watch a serie to improve your listening skill.

Word list

• Number your word list (page 1) = 1 to 46

• Each of you will get 2 to 3 words to define 

• first to Dutch then to English
• to English right away

18: attempt

To make an effort (difficult)

• Write the number, the word and the definition on a sticky note.

• Need help?: use the internet or a word book
• Done?: find 1 or 2 synonyms for each word

Looking back & foward

• First e-mail/letter is written

• First page of word list is defined

• We will start practicing writing an e-mail & repeat words page 1 (1-23). 

Next class

• Homework: study word list (1-23)

Wheel of energy!

Hello everybody :)

• Writing a formal e-mail

• Practice vocabulary 

Today:

• Homework: study word list

• Goal: We can write a formal letter in English.

• Tests

Writing a formal e-mail/letter

• Use the second template (first as example)

• Write a letter to a place you would like to work. 

• from / to / subject
• opening & closing sentences 
• introducing yourself 
• your motivation 

• Finish writing your letter! Or start writing a new one.

Writing a formal e-mail/letter

• 1. You want to apply for a summer holiday in Spain. You will work a waiter/waitress in a restaurant for 3 months. 

• Scenarios:

• 2. You want to apply as an activity instructor doing activities such as ziplining and abseiling. 

• 3. A local farmer is looking for a weekend help to do chores around the farm. You apply. 

Writing a formal e-mail/letter

• You are a real adrenaline junkie and are looking for your next adventure. You need more money and decide to try making money through social media. You need more followers and write a letter to an extreme sports Instagram account who can sponsor you. 

• Scenario

Personal word list

• Highlight the words that you already know
  ---> don't highlight words you can't spell.

• Make a new personal word list with the words you don't know (on paper or in Word).

• Make a different section words focused on spelling.

English word	Dutch translation
abroad	buitenland
addict	verslaafde

Looking back & foward

• First (or second) e-mail/letter is written.

• Started making personal word list.

• Practice words A to C 
• Practice writing a formal letter 

Next class

• Homework: finish A to C personal word list.

Word list BINGO

• Write down 9 words from section A (first row)

• I will give you the Dutch translation

• Cross the word out if you it's on your bingo card. 

• First one with full card wins. 

Hello everybody :)

• Finish writing  a formal e-mail & checking

• Making personal word list

Today:

• Homework: work on personal word list

• Goal: We can write a formal letter in English.

Word list: A

• I will give you a definition or synonym of a word. 

• Raise your hand if you think you know which word it is.

Writing a formal e-mail/letter

• Check a classmate's e-mail/letter = checklist

• Finish your formal e-mail/letter (second template) + hand in!

• Finish checking?: hand in & continu personal word list

Personal word list

• Highlight the words that you already know
  ---> don't highlight words you can't spell.

• Make a new personal word list with the words you don't know (on paper or in Word).

• Make a different section words focused on spelling.

English word	Dutch translation
abroad	buitenland
addict	verslaafde

Looking back & foward

• First e-mail/letter is checked.

• Personal word list A to C is finished.

• Practice words A to C 
• Practice writing a formal letter 

Next class

• Homework: study your personal word list

Hello everybody :)

• Practice words A to C

• Practice reading 

Today:

• Homework next week: work on personal word list

• Goal: We are prepared for the English exam.

Word list BINGO

• Write down 9 words from section A (first row)

• I will give you the Dutch translation

• Cross the word out if you it's on your bingo card. 

• First one with full card wins. 

Hello everybody :)

• Practice words D to F

• Practice reading

Today:

• Homework next week: work on personal word list

• Goal: We are prepared for the English exam.