Formal letter writing

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 4

Goals

At the end of this lesson you can use the conventions of a formal letter and  start writing your letter.

At the end of this lesson you can discuss difficulties/questions with your groupmate.

At the end of this lesson you can reflect on what you still need in order to complete the assignment.

planning

• checking your knowledge from the previous writing lesson
• reflecting on your outline and the example outline
• start writing your letter ( everyone writes a letter, but you will work in feedback/help groups)
• Time to reflect on what you still need to successfully write the letter for next week.
• time for class questions

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Sender’s address

Date

Recipient’s address

Opening salutation

Content in paragraphs

Closing statement

Closing salutation

Signature and beneath the signature: you first and last name

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Explain reasons for writing the letter – job/ad

Demonstrate skills and abilities for position: degrees, previous work experience, skills (respond to ad)

Any further skills for position (news skills not in ad)

Personal skills and refer to resume 

States that you would welcome offer of employment, availability for starting, interview

Where are you now?

previous lessons worked on your outline (building plan)

Now work with your assigned partner and compare your outlines with the example on the next slide

If your outline wasn't complete reflect on how this outline can help you write.

Now work with your assigned partner and compare your outlines with the example on the next slide

If your outline wasn't complete reflect on how this outline can help you write.

Now start writing your own letter

Instructions:

What: Based on the outline start writing your letter.

How: Start with all the conventions that you need (address, date, opening/closing salution) then continue with the first paragraph.

Help: Every group has a team leader, discuss your question with the teamleader if they don't know (and you've checked your writing reader) ask me.

Time: 20 min

Finished: first doublecheck your spelling, then check if your groupmate needs help.

Result: Next week you are going to exchange your letters and assess eachother's work.

Are you heading in the right direction?

Do you know all the conventions of a formal letter and can you use them correctly?

Have you discussed difficulties/questions with your groupmate and did it help?

Can you finish this letter at home or do you need help?

What do you still need to get there?

Write down any questions you have and where you can find those answers.