Objectives: Understanding how to write an effective letter of complaint
Understanding relative clauses, identifying them and using them correctly
Reading comprehension: being able to show you understand a text
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Weektaak VWO 6
Objectives: Understanding how to write an effective letter of complaint
Understanding relative clauses, identifying them and using them correctly
Reading comprehension: being able to show you understand a text
Slide 1 - Tekstslide
Translation revision.
Check your answers (following slide) and ask me if you've got another translation. Sometimes there is more than one option.
Slide 2 - Tekstslide
Slide 3 - Tekstslide
Write a letter of complaint on
Assignment 3
Write of letter of complaint. You can complain about a faulty product you have purchased or poor service you have received. If you have had an actual bad experience and would like to get out your frustration in this assignment, go right ahead. Or you can be creative and invent something to complain about. You may even choose to complain about a nonsense product like a laser gun, time travel device, or automated homework completing robot. You may address your letter to a real company or just make one up. (100-120 words). You may want to check the grid on the following slide first.
Slide 4 - Tekstslide
Structure email or letter of complaint
part 1
opening
When you do know the recipient's name: Dear Mr (or Mrs, Ms, Miss, etc.) Surname.
When you don't know the recipient's name:
Dear Sir/Madam, or To whom it may concern.
part 2
introduction paragraph
In your first sentence draw the recipient’s attention to the matter you’re going to raise or discuss.
body paragraph(s)
Provide some detailed background information; describe the circumstances that resulted in your dissatisfaction. Then, expand on the effects and consequences the problem had—show what damage you’ve suffered.
final paragraph
In conclusion, you should state what your expectations are and when you want to receive an answer to your complaint.
part 3
the close
When you do know the recipient's name: Yours sincerely, When you don't know the recipient's name: Yours faithfully,
Type your name underneath your signature.
Slide 5 - Tekstslide
Below write your letter of complaint
Slide 6 - Open vraag
Revision
What do you know about the use of (in)definite articles?
Slide 7 - Tekstslide
Write down 4 sentences entailing a(n) (in)definite article. Use the words given (one for every sentence). 1. carpenter, 2. uniform, 3. moon 4 education
Slide 8 - Open vraag
Relative clauses
Slide 9 - Tekstslide
Why study them?
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Reading: read 3 articles. Per article write a brief summary. The links to the articles are on the following slides.
Slide 15 - Tekstslide
Type here your summary of https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2020/aug/03/john-oliver-schools-slavery-last-week-tonight-recap
Slide 16 - Open vraag
Type here your summary ofhttps://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/15/world/europe/coronavirus-inequality.html
Slide 17 - Open vraag
Type here your summary of https://bigthink.com/21st-century-spirituality/reading-rewires-your-brain-for-more-intelligence-and-empathy
Slide 18 - Open vraag
Choose one of the articles you've just summarised and make 5 questions with it. Also, write an answer with explantion of why this is the right answer.
Please do so in the following slides.
Slide 19 - Tekstslide
Which text did you pick to make questions with?
Slide 20 - Open vraag
Write down your question 1 + key and explanation
Slide 21 - Open vraag
Write down your question 2 + key and explanation
Slide 22 - Open vraag
Write down your question 4 + key and explanation
Slide 23 - Open vraag
room for question 4 + key and explanation (you made)
Slide 24 - Open vraag
Write down your question 5 + key and explanation
Slide 25 - Open vraag
Looking back. Please, let me know: 1. This week you've worked independently mostly. How do you feel about that? Do you like it better or not and why? 2. Are you satisfied about the way you work on English. Explain.