Writing a formal letter

• Engels
• Voortgezet speciaal onderwijs
• Leerroute 3

Welcome to Mrs Everstijn's (online) classroom

General information:

• oefeningen per email verzenden ([e-mail])
  
• vragen per email ([e-mail])
  

Learning objectives:

• Leerling kan schrijfstrategieën benoemen en toepassen.
  
• Leerling kan woordenschat strategieën benoemen en toepassen.
• Leerling kan conventies van een formele brief benoemen en toepassen.
  

Writing strategies:

Writing strategies:

• Use as many words from the assignment.
• Describe something if you forgot the word.
• Use synonyms to avoid repetition.
• Use Dutch word if you can't remember the English.
  
• Use linking words to structure the text.
• Use referencing words to link information.

Recap vocabulary strategies:

Vocabulary strategies:

• Guess meaning from context (other words within the sentence)
  
• Does it look like a word you know? (verb/nouns/Dutch word/other language.
• Look up in dictionary (interglot.nl / dictionary.cambridge.org).
• Ask a classmate.
  
• Leave it and read on.
  

01:19

Is this the correct format of the date in English?? If not add the correct date.

01:29

Is this the correct format of the date in English?? If not add the correct date.

02:10

This (; or :) is not the correct interpunction we use for the English exam. Which one is?

1. . (dot)
2. , (comma)
3. ! (exclamation mark)
4. nothing just enter

Writing process:

• Read the assignment
• Mark key words
• Make writing outline = to-do list. Include synonyms + words from assignment + mandatory elements
  
• Write letter / email / review etc
• Read written letter etc + adjust = re-writing
• Check: I = capital, First letter sentence = capital, interpunction (dots, commas etc).
  

Who:  

What: 

How:  

Help:  

Time: 

Result:

Done:  

class

Example assignment

Use the handout

each other + teacher

5 min

Class check

Keep calm & wait

Focus is on writing process (see next slide)

- underline key words in assignment

- words assignment + linkers + synonyms

- mandatory elements assignment

- outline

- When did/does my information occur = tense

Writing process:

• Read the assignment
• Mark key words
• Make writing outline = to-do list. Include synonyms + words from assignment + mandatory elements
  
• Write letter / email / review etc
• Read written letter etc + adjust = re-writing
• Check: I = capital, First letter sentence = capital, interpunction (dots, commas etc).
  

Who:  

What: 

How:  

Help:  

Time: 

Result:

Done:  

individual

Exercise 20 (p15)

Write the letter on separate paper

none

15 min

Check (NB) + feedback by teacher = 3TW1

Study new words in Quizlet  = preparation SO

https://quizlet.com/433536445/learn

https:

Quizlet unit 1

Noem een strategie die we deze les hebben behandeld.

Welke onderwerpen met betrekking tot het leren van de Engelse taal hebben we deze les behandeld?

Geef de Engelse vertaling van:
een verwonding

Geef de Engelse vertaling van:
Hij stond op om 7 uur ('s ochtends).

Evaluatie:

Hoe goed beheers je dit leerdoel?

• GOED: ga dan door met het volgende leerdoel.

• KAN BETER: oefen dan de woorden in Quizlet of bestudeer CB pagina p110 & 111 en probeer  een ander (gezinslid) een paar woorden uit te leggen.

Homework:

Do:

Finish exercises 1, 2, 3, 5 & 7 (pages 6 - 8)

Study:

New Words p110 + 111 / Quizlet studyset unit 1

Extra information:

https://www.josevanwinden.nl/eindexamen-engels-tien-tips/

Focus is on writing process

- underline key words in assignment

- words assignment + linkers + synonyms

- mandatory elements assignment

- outline

- When did/does my information occur = tense