Writing lesson 1

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Writing
Lesson 1

Slide 1 - Tekstslide

Setting goals
At the end of this lesson I can write a text about activities that I have done or would like to do when on holiday.

Slide 2 - Tekstslide

How to reach it?
  • Grammar revision
  • Check
  • Group work 

Slide 3 - Tekstslide

Grammar revision
simple, compound and complex sentences

Slide 4 - Tekstslide

Simple sentences
Simple sentences consist of one subject and one verb that shows tense (past or present).

  • I work in a supermarket every day.
  • He loves his car.

Slide 5 - Tekstslide

Compound sentences
When you join two simple sentences with the linking words and, or, but or so, you get a compound sentence.

  • He works at a supermarket and he works at a carwash.
  • They like dogs, but they are allergic to them.
  • Our school day ended at noon, so we went to the shopping centre.

Slide 6 - Tekstslide

Complex sentence
When you add a dependent clause* to a simple sentence with linking words such as because, although, after, when, before, which, that, who, whose, you get a complex sentence.
  • He left his house at 8 because his shift starts at 9.
  • We need to go shopping before we go on holiday.
  • She liked to sing when she was younger.



*depentent clause=a group of words with a subject and verb, but doesn't express a complete thought.

Slide 7 - Tekstslide

Check
Let's take a look at the following sentences and see whether they are simple, compound or compound sentences.

Slide 8 - Tekstslide

What kind of sentence is this?:

This job is great and I love it?
A
simple sentence
B
compound sentence
C
complex sentence

Slide 9 - Quizvraag

What kind of sentence is this?:
Lots of cars drive past our house every day.
A
simple sentence
B
compound sentence
C
complex sentence

Slide 10 - Quizvraag

What kind of sentence is this?:
She ran to class after she heard the school bell.
A
simple sentence
B
compound sentence
C
complex sentence

Slide 11 - Quizvraag

What kind of sentence is this?:
You could read a book or we could take a walk in the park.
A
simple sentence
B
compound sentence
C
complex sentence

Slide 12 - Quizvraag

What kind of sentence is this?:
Franny and Collin went to Amsterdam yesterday.
A
simple sentence
B
compound sentence
C
complex sentence

Slide 13 - Quizvraag

What kind of sentence is this?:
Becoming a yoga instructor is my dream job.
A
simple sentence
B
compound sentence
C
complex sentence

Slide 14 - Quizvraag

What kind of sentence is this?:
It's getting late, so I am going to bed now.
A
simple sentence
B
compound sentence
C
complex sentence

Slide 15 - Quizvraag

What kind of sentence is this?:
I saw a man just now who was wearing a blue hat.
A
simple sentence
B
compound sentence
C
complex sentence

Slide 16 - Quizvraag

Form simple, compound or complex sentences by combining these sentences.
Friday is my favourite
Gardening is Rick's passion
I couldn't believe it
Onions are healthy
Our new kitchen is light green
This is my most important
although they're not tasty.
day of the week.
when you said that!
and it is pretty big
but it's not his job.
assignment this year

Slide 17 - Sleepvraag

Groupwork
  • In pairs, you are going to write a text
  • Write about activities you have done or like to do when on     holiday.
  • You can use the images on p.94 for inspiration.
  • Write 80-100 words

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Round off
  • Texts are handed in on teacher's desk
  • What was the most difficult part of writing this text?
  • Have we met our goal for today?
  • Final questions?

Tomorrow: recap of today, peer feedback, adjusting work and evaluation.

Slide 19 - Tekstslide