(Semi-)Formal letter

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 1

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Writing semi/formal letters

Lesson aim

Revise theory and assess writing products to get better at writing semi/formal letters

Programme

• test your knowledge
• Assess products
• Discuss feedback
• Closure 

What do you know about formal writing?

Which goes where?

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Your Address

date

Addressee

Salutation (aanhef)

purpose of writing

relevant information

Call to action

Sign off

Which salutation is correct if you know the addressee's name?

1. Dear Mister Smith,
2. Dear Sir,
3. Dear Mr Smith,
4. Dearest mr Smith,

Which formal salutation to use for a female business relation?

1. Dear Mrs Brixton
2. Dear Ms Brixton
3. Dear Miss Brixton
4. Dear Madam Brixton

If you don't know the addressee's name, what is the best way to sign off in a formal letter?

1. Sincerely yours
2. Yours truly
3. Yours faithfully
4. Regards

Which opening sentence works best:

1. The reason I am writing this letter is to give you information.........
2. I am writing this letter to inform you.....
3. I write this letter because I want to give information....
4. I have written this letter because you want information......

How would you call for action in your final paragraph

Assessment task

• Read your fellow student's letter
• Fill in the score list
• Give positive feedback and what can be improved
• Switch back letters 

which activity(ies) were useful during this
lesson and why?

Thanks for your attention