Formal Letter

Writing - Formal Letter
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Writing - Formal Letter

Slide 1 - Tekstslide

Formal / informal: What's the difference?

Slide 2 - Woordweb

Slide 3 - Tekstslide

Slide 4 - Tekstslide

Specific conventions 1pt
Opening and closing must be correct

Slide 5 - Tekstslide

Use of Language 8pts
  • Sentence structure, word usage and order, grammar, spelling, use of upper and lower case letters, use of punctuation.
  • Errors are not always serious or communicatively disruptive. For example, errors related to sentence structure and use of words are usually more serious/disruptive than spelling errors. The above order is a measure of the weight of the errors.
  • No points for effort


Slide 6 - Tekstslide

Content 2pts
  • All content is relevant to the task. 
  • Target reader is fully informed

Slide 7 - Tekstslide

Communicative achievement 2pts

  • Writes clearly and well-aimed at the reader and does not just carry out the assignment.
  • In terms of structure, provides a cohesive and well-functioning whole. Connecting words and Phrases are used.
  • A correct division into paragraphs has been applied.
  • Variation in formulation, so avoids 'and-then style’ and repetition.
  • Formal language is used


Slide 8 - Tekstslide

How do you start a letter to 'de heer' Roberts?
A
Dear Mr Roberts,
B
Dear Mr Roberts
C
Yo dude
D
Dear Ms. Roberts,

Slide 9 - Quizvraag

It is okay to use contractions in formal letters.
A
True
B
False
C
It depends...
D
How should I know?

Slide 10 - Quizvraag

Which is the correct form in a formal letter?
A
I can't
B
I cannot
C
I can not
D
I am unable to can

Slide 11 - Quizvraag

The first paragraph of formal letters is for
A
asking questions
B
getting straight to the point
C
explaining the reason that you're writing
D
asking the reader how they are

Slide 12 - Quizvraag

The body of a formal letter is for:
A
Explaining why you are writing
B
giving arguments and examples
C
Ending your letter
D
Body?

Slide 13 - Quizvraag

Which phrase is the most appropriate in a formal letter:
A
I'm sending my CV.
B
Here is my CV.
C
Please accept my CV.
D
I am enclosing my CV.

Slide 14 - Quizvraag

Should you use paragraphs in a formal letter?
A
No
B
Yes

Slide 15 - Quizvraag

Can you start a formal letter with 'I'?
A
No
B
Yes

Slide 16 - Quizvraag


How do you end a formal letter to Mr Roberts?
A
Yours faithfully,
B
Kind regards,
C
Yours sincerely,
D
Love,

Slide 17 - Quizvraag

Pitfalls
The next slides address some common mistakes? Do you
make them?

Slide 18 - Tekstslide

A Classic

Slide 19 - Tekstslide

It is _______ dangerous to get any closer.
A
to
B
too

Slide 20 - Quizvraag

They say they are better _______ you.
A
Than
B
Then

Slide 21 - Quizvraag

They worked hard on _______ exercises.
A
their
B
there
C
they're

Slide 22 - Quizvraag

The dog wagged _______ tail.
A
it's
B
its

Slide 23 - Quizvraag

We _______ just looking for you.
A
where
B
we're
C
were

Slide 24 - Quizvraag

I don't want to _______ my wallet.
A
lose
B
loose

Slide 25 - Quizvraag

_______ option do you prefer?
A
which
B
with
C
witch
D
wich

Slide 26 - Quizvraag

Slide 27 - Tekstslide

Formal vs Informal

Slide 28 - Tekstslide

I appreciate your help!
A
Informal
B
Formal

Slide 29 - Quizvraag

How are your parents doing?
A
Informal
B
Formal

Slide 30 - Quizvraag

I appreciate your help.
A
Informal
B
Formal

Slide 31 - Quizvraag

Do you need any help?
A
Informal
B
Formal

Slide 32 - Quizvraag

It's a cold one today, innit?
A
Informal
B
Formal

Slide 33 - Quizvraag

Do you need any assistance?
A
Informal
B
Formal

Slide 34 - Quizvraag

What questions do you still have?

Slide 35 - Woordweb