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EngelsMiddelbare schoolvwoLeerjaar 4

In deze les zitten 25 slides, met interactieve quizzen en tekstslides.

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Slide 1 - Tekstslide

Would you wear this on a regular schoolday?

Slide 2 - Tekstslide

Would you wear this on a regular schoolday?
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In pairs, discuss:
  • What could be the focus of today's class with regard to language?
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Slide 3 - Tekstslide

Why would register (formal/informal) be important?
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Slide 4 - Open vraag

Formal vs informal
The purpose of formal and informal writing is different. 

Formal = less personal, used for professional and academic settings, and when you are addressing someone you don't know. 

Informal = casual and spontaneous. Think of texting your friends. 

Slide 5 - Tekstslide

Give two examples of formal language
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Slide 6 - Open vraag

Work it
By yourself:
  • Choose a topic of interest (recycling, nitrogen policy, LGBTQ+ rights, international affairs, etc.) and look on google for articles about this topic (BBC, The Guardian, The New York Times, CNN, etc.)
  • --> one formal one
  • --> one informal one
  • What is the purpose of both texts?
  • How can you tell? 
  • For what audience are the texts written?

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Slide 7 - Tekstslide

Formal or informal?
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Formal
Informal
really 
very 
Extremely
Acceptable
It can´t
Much
Also
We do not
Additionally
Do you want
Inform
Tell
like
such as

Slide 8 - Sleepvraag

Formal vs informal

Slide 9 - Tekstslide

Formal vs informal
In pairs, compare the introductions of the open letters, answer the following questions:
  • Which one is formal, which one is informal? 
  • Which words indicate (in)formality? --> write down





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Slide 10 - Tekstslide

Which words indicate (in)formality?
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Slide 11 - Open vraag

Now it's up to you!
Rewrite one paragraph of the informal article you found into a formal paragraph.
  • Decide what audience you are addressing it to. 
  • Look at the rubric, and use it to rewrite.
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Formal writing checklist
Comments on the text (what is good/missing)
Suggestions for improvement
Avoid contractions (can't --> cannot, don't --> do not)

Avoid constructions like: count on, make up, blow up, let down, dive into, etc.
Avoid 'I' and 'you'
Avoid emotive language

Slide 12 - Tekstslide

What did you pay attention to when rewriting? What changes did you make?

Slide 13 - Open vraag

Give feedback to each other
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Formal writing checklist
Comments on the text (what is good/missing)
Suggestions for improvement
Avoid contractions (can't --> cannot, don't --> do not)

Avoid constructions like: count on, make up, blow up, let down, dive into, etc.
Avoid 'I' and 'you'
Avoid emotive language

Slide 14 - Tekstslide

Slide 15 - Tekstslide

Compare the videos
Video #1: Teacher                                                                                      Video #2: Doctor

Slide 16 - Tekstslide

Which of the two videos did you find more convincing, why?
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Slide 17 - Open vraag

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What if: you don't know much about the topic you are writing about, what do you do to still convince your reader?

Slide 18 - Woordweb

Convincing techniques
Confidence:
  • Schools should start later
  • It might be good that schools start later 
Repetition of the problem
Use logic:
  • Schools should start later, because teenagers like to sleep in.
  • Schools should start later, because the biological rhythm of teenagers starts two hours later than that of adults, which causes them to not function properly if they have to get up early.

Slide 19 - Tekstslide

Which is more convincing?

Slide 20 - Tekstslide

Which is more convincing?
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Slide 21 - Poll

Time to Do It Yourself!
You don't know much about the topic, but you want to write a letter to a newspaper to convince them that your letter is important and that people should know about it.

Choose a topic of interest (recycling, nitrogen policy, LGBTQ+ rights, international affairs, etc.) and look on google for an article about this topic (BBC, The Guardian, The New York Times, CNN, etc.).

  • Use this article to write an open letter to that newspaper/editor/etc. about that subject

First, plan!
  • What is your argument?
  • Why is it important?
  • How will you convince them? 



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Slide 22 - Tekstslide

Open letter
Write the letter about your chosen topic
  1. Open with salutation, 'dear sir/madam/reader'
  2. Explain why you are writing, open with a compelling sentence
  3. Address the importance of the issue
  4. Use evidence to back up your claim
  5. State your final opinion and recommendations (what should be done in the future?)
  6. Sign off with your full name (first + last name)

Write at least 150 words

Use what you have learned the last few lessons (framing, formal/informal, word choice, knowing your audience, convincing techniques, etc.)


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Slide 23 - Tekstslide

Peer feedback
Review the letter of your neighbor:
  • Are you convinced? 
  • Did they use evidence to back up their claim?
  • What could be improved?
  • What is already really good?


Use what you have learned the last few lessons (framing, formal/informal, word choice, knowing your audience, convincing techniques, etc.)


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Slide 24 - Tekstslide

What do you take from these last few lessons in your 'letter to the editor'?

Slide 25 - Open vraag