Overview of today - discuss assignment (complaint letter) - conjunctions + short round of practice - let's get to work! - preview of next Tuesday (debate)
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Lesson Goals
At the end of this lesson, you can...
recognise and apply conjunctions in your complaint letter
explain and apply the structure of a complaint letter
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Structure of Complaint Letter
See hand-out for more information
structure - salutation - reason for writing - main arguments - what do you expect? - greeting + contact information
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Structure of Complaint Letter
take a position! - should we ban test weeks or not?
150 to 200 words
formal writing (using conjunctions, active voice)
digital version (hand-in via Teams)
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Conjunctions
What are conjunctions? - connect two items (linking words) - express relationship
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Conjunctions
Different types:
numeration (Peter likes pizza and pasta.)
reason (Test weeks should be banned because they give me stress.)
result (I studied hard, so I think I will pass my test.)
contrast (I am slightly allergic to peanuts, but I eat them anyway.)
choice (You can either do your homework today or you can do it later.)
time (I like to listen to music while I cycle to school.)
condition (If you work hard, you will finish your homework.)
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Round of Practice
Example letter: highlight the conjunctions!
Done? Try to indicate which type of conjunction it is (see grammar 5.2 in your book)
Write down your name & hand it in :)
timer
3:00
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Let's get to work!
Work on your draft complaint letter
See phrases chapter 5, they can be useful!
Done early? - try to think of counterarguments for your own argument
Not done at the end of class? No problem, but homework
Deadline draft: Friday (20 May) before midnight --> Teams
Questions?
timer
15:00
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Preview
Questions about the complaint letter or the draft version?
Short preview: debate on Tuesday - you will be assigned to either the "in favour of" or "against" side, but I'll look at your letters beforehand
