Week 40 DM-M Extra formal writing

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo t
• Leerjaar 4

Hi! 

Today

- Wordweb: what do you know about writing a formal letter? 

* When to write a formal letter

* Language in formal letters VS informal letters

* Format of a formal letter

* Practice from booklet and receive feedback.

Mission:

At the end of this lesson you know how to write a formal letter.

At the end of this lesson I know the similarities and differences between a formal letter in Dutch and English.

Writing - Formal Letter

Formal letter

What do you know
about formal letters? Think of
language, form,
reasons to write.

A letter should be formal if you send it...

1. to your close friends.
2. when you are applying for a job.
3. When you write a letter of complaint.
4. to your aunt in Australia

Informal

Formal

it's

you're

I'm 

it is

you are

I am

Hi 

Dear Sir / Madam

Kind regards, 

Bye

Options

1. Dear Sir / Madam,
   
2. Dear Mr. Johnson,
   
3. Dear Ms. Johnson,
   
4. Dear Mrs. Johnson, 
   

What have you learned about formal letter writing today?

Thank you!