Writing English - Informal E-mail

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo b, k
• Leerjaar 3,4

Engels

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Lesdoelen- Objectives of this lesson 

• By the end of the lesson, we will learn vocabulary related to free time and hobbies.

(aan het einde van de les leren we woordenschat die te maken heeft met vrije tijd en hobby's).

• By the end of the lesson, we will review the structure and language of an informal email.

(aan het einde van de les leren we de structuur en het taalgebruik van een informele e-mail).

• We will be able to write an informal email to a friend to tell about our hobbies and/or free time.

(we kunnen een informele e-mail schrijven aan een vriend om over onze hobby's en vrije tijd te vertellen).

• Learning new vocabulary under the theme: Feeling and Emotion.

(Nieuwe woordenschat leren onder het thema: gevoel en emoties).

Engels Examens 

Wie wil En-En of /NE-En gaan doen? 

Programme 

• Preparation Task: speaking, writing, and drawing (mind map activity)
• Revision: Formal and informal texts (review of differences and examples)
• Writing Assignment
• Feedback 
• Break 
• Vocabulary list: (theme: Feelings and Emotions).
• Closing

Make a Mindmap 

Work in Two Groups:

1. Talk About Your Holiday: Tell your group what you did, where you went, and if you participated in any activities or sports.
2. Make a Mind Map: Together, draw a mind map that includes things you discussed about your holidays. (A mind map is a drawing that shows your ideas and how they are connected.)
3. Share Your Work: Show your mind map to the other team. Choose to talk about the five best elements from your map that you want to highlight.

Difference between formal
and informal

When you write a message to someone you know (for example: your best friend). It is ...

1. formal
2. informal

A complaint letter is an example of ...

1. formal writing
2. informal writing

What is a correct way to start an informal email?

1. Dear Mister/M'am,
2. Dear Sir/Madam,
3. Hi Susan!

In an informal email, it's okay to use contractions (e.g., I'm, I'll, can't...)."

1. correct
2. incorrect

How to start a message or an informel e-mail in English?

Formal

Dear Sir/Madam, 

Dear Ms. Cooper,

Dear Mr. Smith

Informal

Hi Josie,

Hello Adele,

Hi there Delilah,

Dear John,

How to end a message or an informel e-mail in English?

Formal

Yours faithfully,

Yours sincerely,

Faithfully yours,

Sincerely,

Kind regards,

....

Informal

Love,

Bye,

See you soon, 

Kind regards... 

Informal email structure

Personal Touch

 It’s about sharing a part of your life

Casual/informel  Language

 Phrases like “Guess what,” or “You won’t believe this” make the reader feel like they’re in a face-to-face catch-up session

Clear Structure

While you’re going casual, clarity still counts

Easy-Breezy Sign-offs

 While 'Cheers' is friendly, you can also use personal sign-offs like 'Stay sunny!'." or “Catch you later!

Signature 

What kind of e-mail is this?

What kind of e-mail is this?

What kind of E-mail is this?

Remember 

Formal

Informal

Yours faithfully, 

Clive

See you soon, 

Clive!

Hi Claude!

Lovely to hear from you!

Thank you for your email

I look forward to meeting you.

I hope we can meet up!

Strategies/ Strategieën

• Recycling: Use the information from the assignment instructions
• Using the preparation task: Make use of the mind map that you made earlier
• Looking up words: Look up words, not entire sentences
• Writing goals and audience: Think about what you want to do with your text. Write short sentences and focus on clear structure and simple language. 

Writing assignment: Write an Email to a Family Member:

• Write an email to a family member you haven’t seen in a while. Tell them what’s been happening in your life, share your plans for the upcoming holiday, and ask if they’d like to spend time together during the break

• Instructions:

Update them on any recent events in your life (school, work, hobbies).

Mention your holiday plans, be specific (travel, family gatherings, etc.).

Invite them to do something together, like having dinner or going on a trip.

• Tips: Use clear sentences. Make your message friendly and easy to understand.

Now I know how to write informal email in English! 

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