Writing Jan 2022 - Lesson 1

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 3

Writing

Informal letter giving advice

Learning goal

I can write clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects related to my interests. I can write an essay or report, passing on information or giving reasons in support of or against a particular point of view.

In this lesson:

• Reading example letters
• Answering questions
  
• Letter conventions
• Writing a letter
  

Reading

Read the letters, then answer the questions

What's Alan's problem?

What question does Susannah suggest that Alan asks himself?

Read Susannah's reply again. In which paragraph does she ...

... offer advice to make the friendship work?

... outline Alan's problem?

... tell him to speak to others about his problem?

... ask Alan to think more carefully about the situation?

Look

Look at Susannah's reply again.

What makes this a successful letter?

Write down for yourself: what are 3 basic things you need to do to write a good letter?

What things make the letter to Alan successful?

What makes a letter successful?

Letter conventions

Salutation / greeting

Ending and  your name

Paragraphing

Blank lines between paragraphs

What makes a letter successful?

Content

Introduction, empathize with problem, repeat question.

Conclusion: give final advice

Analyze question and suggest options for a solution

Read this letter below, think of advice to give to Lara

What is your advice
to Lara?

Now write a reply to Lara

(150 - 200 words)

Write a reply saying what you think she should do.

Think of what makes a letter successful.