Formal and informal writing lesson 1

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo k
• Leerjaar 2

Formal and informal writing

Lesson goals

At the end of the lesson you can:

- onderscheidt maken tussen ''formal'' en ''informal'' writing in een postcard

- Kan je aanwijzen waar de salutation (aanhef), sign off en closing (afsluiting) is.

- Kan je de salutation, sign off en closing correct schrijven.

which postcard do you think is the best one for informal writing?

Is this formal or informal?
Dear Sir/Madam,

1. Formal
2. Informal

Is this formal or informal?
Hi Jake,

1. formal
2. informal

Is this formal or informal?
Can't wait to see you!

1. formal
2. informal

Is this formal or informal?
I look forward to speaking with you on [date and time].

1. formal
2. informal

Is this formal or informal?
Sincerely,

1. Formal
2. informal

Is this formal or informal?
Much love,

1. formal
2. informal

Is this formal or informal?
Best wishes,

1. formal
2. informal

What has to be at number 1?

1. I hope to hear from you as well!
2. Hi Theresa,
3. Best wishes,
4. Bob

What has to be at number 2?

1. I hope to hear from you as well
2. Hi Theresa,
3. Best wishes,
4. Bob

What has to be at number 3?

1. I hope to hear from you as well
2. Hi Theresa,
3. Best wishes,
4. Bob

What has to be at number 4?

1. I hope to hear from you as well
2. Hi Theresa,
3. Best wishes,
4. Bob

What are ways to write a salutation in informal writing?

What are ways to write a sign off in informal writing?

What are way to write the closing in an informal postcard?

I can write the salutation, sign off and closing correctly

Have you reached all 3 goals today?
Look at the board for the goals of today.

1. Yes
2. No
3. I need more practice