W5L1 Listening and Formal Writing Structure & linking words

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 5

Good morning V5! 

English class

Mevrouw Plazier/Ms. Plazier 

lesson goals

• I know words that have to do with relationships. 
  

• I know the rules for formal writing and can avoid common pitfalls. 

Listening questions

1. How are the characters related in this short film?

2. Why does Libby's mother decide to send the teacher away?

3. What is the moral of this short film? 

Shared folder lessonups

classcode: 

blfos

That man is a......................(zakenrelatie) of my father's.

When will you................. (meerderjarig worden), Emma?

The..........was told his rent was going up.

1. posterity
2. landlord
3. tenant
4. guardian

His...............noted that he'd fought for justice all his life.

1. row
2. posterity
3. affiliation
4. obituary

Disagreements can...............teenagers from their families.

1. affiliate
2. alienate
3. conform
4. maintain

Make a sentence using:
segregation - animosity

The words: Therefore, So,
This means that, As a result

Are used to:

1. indicate consequence
2. order
3. summarise
4. give examples

Emphasis

Addition

Contrast

Result

however

in contrast

above all

furthermore

nevertheless

most importantly

on the other hand

consequently

besides

moreover

what is more

due to

therefore

so

that is why

although

in fact

Write down 5 different linking words you can find in this text and add the category. 

formal writing!

If you start your letter with "Dear Sir/Madam", you sign it off with?

1. Yours faithfully,
2. Yours truly,
3. Yours sincerely
4. Byebye

You cannot use any contractions in your formal letters. Example:
"I'll contact you soon."

1. True
2. False

How to make your language sound more formal

Frequent mistakes in writing

Rewrite the sentences.

1.  How many lessons did you take for your exam, did you get your license in one time. (3)
2. How many lessons have you got for your driving test? (1)
3. In the Netherlands, it is very hard to get it because they make it every year harder and more expensive. (1)
4. It’s very important to know the trafficrules before you actualy go out there with a car. (2)
5. In The Netherlands there is a difficult situation with walkers and bike riders, because if you have a exident on a road with someone who is not in a car, almost every time it’s your fals. (5)
6. Enjoy your time with your license, talk to you later, bye bye. (2)

You see this advertisement in your local newspaper:

Staff wanted for summer work

We require staff to work with our English-speaking guests in our busy 4 star hotel this summer. We are looking for people for the following roles:

– Waiter

– Coffee bar assistant

– Receptionist

Write to Maria Simpson at Top Beach Hotel, 70 Beachfront Boulevard, Cardiff W4 1 SY,  Wales 

1) write the correct addresses, date & opening sentence. Use 200-220 words in total. 

2) say which job interests you and why. 

3) explain why you would be suitable for the job. Mention at least 2 strengths 

4) explain what you would like to learn at the hotel this summer. 

5) ask if food and shelter are included. 

6) indicate that they can contact you. 

7) use a correct ending for your letter. 

Task 2 

You missed an international flight due to a problem at the airport.

Write a letter to the airline. 

In your letter:

-Describe what happened that caused you to miss your flight

-Explain how missing your flight impacted you

-Clearly state what you would like the airline to do

Write at least 150 words. You do not need to include addresses this time. 

Peer feedback 

-Work on the writing task that you have received. Keep in mind the wordcount and proofread it after writing.

- Done? 

A classmate has to proofread it too (grammar, spelling, vocabulary, punctuation, strengths/improvements)

- Discuss the rubric and the strengths/improvements in the letter. 

Mention 1 thing that went well today and 1 thing that you need to improve on.