H4 P2 W2 writing an informal letter

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 4

What do I expect of you?

• Do your work!
• Try to speak as much English as possible. 
• Be mindful, respectful & communicate!
• Be on time: more than 5 minutes = too late. 
• Raise your hand if you have a question and be silent during explanations of me/student. 
• Bags are on the ground, phones in your bags. 
• No eating in the classroom (gum included), drinking water is allowed. 

learning goals

I can avoid common mistakes while writing an informal letter.

I know how to structure an informal letter. 

I can write an informal letter. 

In an informal letter I greet people by their surname

1. True
2. False

Your informal letter should have multiple paragraphs

1. True
2. False

I can use 'slang' (straattaal) in my informal letter

1. True
2. False
3. Depens on who I am writing to

I can use contractions in informal letters (I'm instead of I am / don't instead of do not).

1. True
2. False

You must end your letter with "yours faithfully".

1. True
2. False

Correct this sentence:
I wanna ask u what you're gonna do this summer

Correct the sentence:
There is a lot of things to do before tuesday

Correct the sentence:
I hope your doing grate

Correct the sentence:
I’m looking forward to see you next week

The structure of an informal letter

Heading: Address + Date

Greeting: Dear (first name),

Opening:  Warm introduction (Thanks for the letter / Asking how they are)

Body: The main reason to write the letter. 

Closing: Friendly wrap-up and invitation to respond

Sign-off: Best regards, / Hope to see you soon, / Take care, 

(your name)

What will your informal letter be about?

Imagine that your friend is coming to visit your hometown (or another city that you like) for the first time, and they’ve asked you for tips on where to go and what to do. You’ll write them an informal letter sharing your recommendations.

Plan your writing: speaking

Before writing: pair up and briefly discuss your ideas. 

• What are the best places to visit in this city?
• What activities would you recommend to a visitor?
• How will you structure the body of your letter?

Each student speaks for about a minute then their partner asks follow-up questions.

Write your informal letter

Imagine that your friend is coming to visit your hometown for the first time, and they’ve asked you for tips on where to go and what to do. You’ll write them an informal letter sharing your recommendations.

• Remember the heading (address + date) and the greeting (Dear X,)
• Write at least 3 paragraphs: opening, body and closing.
• End with a sign-off (Best wishes, See you soon, Take care).
• It has to be about 80/100 words. 

Exchange letters with your neighbour

• Does the letter have all parts of the structure?
• Has each paragraph been used for its purpose? 
• Is the tone friendly and informal?
• Are there any obvious grammar or spelling mistakes?
• What part of the letter stands out as particularly good?

learning goals

I can avoid common mistakes while writing an informal letter.

I know how to structure an informal letter. 

I can write an informal letter. 

Vragenlijst Interpersoonlijk Leraarsgedrag

Docent code:  XIV-122

Klas/Groep: H4

Pitfalls

mistakes that are made often 

(usually because the words sound the same)

example: there, their & they're

What is the difference?
your & you're

What is the difference?
to, too and two

What is the difference?
its & it's