V4 Application Letter 1

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 4

Dorothy Parker

Surprise

My heart went fluttering with fear

Lest you should go, and leave me here

To beat my breast and rock my head

And stretch me sleepless on my bed.

Ah, clear they see and true they say

That one shall weep, and one shall stray

For such is Love’s unvarying law....

I never thought, I never saw

That I should be the first to go;

How pleasant that it happened so!

Dorothy Parker

Surprise

My heart went fluttering with fear

Lest you should go, and leave me here

To beat my breast and rock my head

And stretch me sleepless on my bed.

Ah, clear they see and true they say

That one shall weep, and one shall stray

For such is Love’s unvarying law....

I never thought, I never saw

That I should be the first to go;

How pleasant that it happened so!

1 Which sentence refers to 'Love's unvarying law'?

2. This is a poem with a regular rhyme and a metre. Name two clear examples of each.

3. Almost every line has an example of alliteration. Name at least four examples.

4. Give an example of wit from the poem and explain why you could call this wit.

5. Explain the title in one sentence.

Welcome to class!

Writing

Today's lesson objective

1. You know the criteria for writing a formal letter.
2. You are familiar with useful phrases for application letters.

Which three things did you take from your feedback?

Criteria for your letter 

(use checklist page 13)

• Structure (adress, date, opening, core, closing);
  
• Fitting tone and word use (formal/informal)
• All instructions from the assignment are included;
• Spelling and grammar (mainly: tenses, word order, adjectives, modals);
• Level of writing overall.
  

Useful phrases for application letter

Work together to find the translations.

Exercise 16 in Brievenboekje on page 17.

Examples of frequently used phrases

• I am writing because ...
  
• I am applying for the post of trainee ...
  
• I am interested in ...
  
• I am writing to enquire about ...
  
• With reference to your/the advertisement of 8 June regarding …, I ...

Examples of frequently used phrases

• Should you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
• I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience.
  
• I look forward to a speedy reply.
  
• I hope to hear from you soon.

Homework Friday

• Study Finish Up 37-40 (Quizlet)
• Correct your Letter of complaint