V4 P1 W11 recap writing

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 4

Basic rules

• We do our work when we should
• We are silent during explanations and raise our hands for questions
• Our phone is in our "zakkie" in our bag
• We don't eat, drink, or chew gum in class

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learning goals

I can write an informal letter to a friend

Let's recap the basics

Structure

-Your address can go on the left or the right side of the paper

-You only write YOUR address

-The date goes under your address (note how to write the date)

- Write an appropriate salutation

- use paragraphs

- Finish your letter with a closing

- Put your first name underneath

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So, what are the rules? 

Salutation (opening) 

Dear Ellen,

Hello Tom,

Hi Richard,

Don't forget to add the comma. 

Examples of Opening Sentences

How are you?

How have you been?

I hope you are doing well.

It’s great to hear from you. 

Many thanks for your e-mail/letter. 

Body

• State your reason for writing
  
• Ask about the person you are writing to 
• Invite the person to write back

Closing

I am looking forward to seeing you.

I can't wait to hear from you. 

See you soon. 

Signatures

Best wishes,

Best,

Kindly,

Kind regards,

Best regards,

Lots of love,

Love,

choose the correct word to fill the gap.

They gave the presents .... father.

1. too their
2. to their
3. too there
4. to there

The weather is a bit better ...... yesterday.

1. than
2. then

He said he would be there .......

1. to
2. too
3. two

Do you want to go over .........?

1. Their
2. There
3. They're

I wouldn't do that if I ___ you.

1. where
2. were
3. we're

First we went through customs and ___ we picked up our luggage.

1. then
2. than

The museum needs to update ___ online schedule for summer.

1. it's
2. its

We _1_ lost in the middle of Timbuktu. No one knew _2_ we _3_. Next time we travel, _4_ going to bring along a map.

1. 1=were, 2=where, 3=were, 4=we're
2. 1=were, 2=we're, 3=where, 4=were
3. 1=where, 2=were, 3=where, 4=we're
4. 1=where, 2=where, 3=were, 4=were

Write sentences with the following words.

- Both words should be used in the same logical, meaningful sentence.

- Use at least 8 extra words.

- The words should stay the same type (i.e. noun or verb)

Some tips

Ask yourself: how are these words connected?

Keep it simple.

poisonous - dizzy

He became very dizzy after eating the berries, they might be poisonous.

to play truant - to neglect

I think you seriously neglect your education if you play truant.

scar - ugly

Many people feel scars are ugly, but I don't mind them.

What do you need me to explain again?

Ask your questions for the test.