W3L2 Formal Writing & Pitfalls

Good morning V5! 
English class
Mevrouw Plazier/Ms. Plazier 

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Good morning V5! 
English class
Mevrouw Plazier/Ms. Plazier 

Slide 1 - Tekstslide

lesson goals
  • I know words that have to do with relationships. 

  • I know the rules for formal writing and can avoid common pitfalls. 

Slide 2 - Tekstslide

Shared folder lessonups
classcode: 
blfos

Slide 3 - Tekstslide

Examenidoom

Slide 4 - Tekstslide

That man is a......................(zakenrelatie) of my father's.
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Slide 5 - Open vraag

When will you................. (meerderjarig worden), Emma?
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Slide 6 - Open vraag

The..........was told his rent was going up.
A
posterity
B
landlord
C
tenant
D
guardian

Slide 7 - Quizvraag

His...............noted that he'd fought for justice all his life.
A
row
B
posterity
C
affiliation
D
obituary

Slide 8 - Quizvraag

They.................people who have died in the accident.
A
mourn
B
alienate
C
maintain
D
conform

Slide 9 - Quizvraag

Disagreements can...............teenagers from their families.
A
affiliate
B
alienate
C
conform
D
maintain

Slide 10 - Quizvraag

Make a sentence using:
segregation - animosity
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Slide 11 - Open vraag

Make a sentence using:
acquintance - bachelor
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Slide 12 - Open vraag

Make a sentence using:
bereavement - orphan
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Slide 13 - Open vraag

Show what you know 
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Slide 14 - Tekstslide

Examenidioom booklet tip!
"Algemene tips" > "tips voor het schoolexamen schrijfvaardigheid" provides standard phrases that you can study for your formal letter test (P1)

Slide 15 - Tekstslide

What is the correct order for opening a formal letter?
A
addressee's address - your own address - date
B
addressee's address- date- your address
C
your address-addressee's address-date
D
your address-date - addressee's address

Slide 16 - Quizvraag

How do you indicate the date?
A
26 october 2020
B
October 26th, 2020
C
26 October, 2020
D
26-10-2020

Slide 17 - Quizvraag

Slide 18 - Tekstslide

If you start your letter with "Dear Sir/Madam", you sign it off with?
A
Yours faithfully,
B
Yours truly,
C
Yours sincerely
D
Byebye

Slide 19 - Quizvraag

Slide 20 - Tekstslide

You can put the purpose of your letter wherever you want in the text.
A
True
B
False

Slide 21 - Quizvraag

Slide 22 - Tekstslide

Each paragraph should serve one aspect of your letter.
A
True
B
False

Slide 23 - Quizvraag

It's always best to write a one-page letter, especially with job application letters
A
True
B
False

Slide 24 - Quizvraag

How to make your language sound more formal

Slide 25 - Tekstslide

Slide 26 - Tekstslide

Slide 27 - Tekstslide

Frequent mistakes in writing
Rewrite the sentences.

Slide 28 - Tekstslide

  1.  How many lessons did you take for your exam, did you get your license in one time. (3)
  2. How many lessons have you got for your driving test? (1)
  3. In the Netherlands, it is very hard to get it because they make it every year harder and more expensive. (1)
  4. It’s very important to know the trafficrules before you actualy go out there with a car. (2)
  5. In The Netherlands there is a difficult situation with walkers and bike riders, because if you have a exident on a road with someone who is not in a car, almost every time it’s your fals. (5)
  6. Enjoy your time with your license, talk to you later, bye bye. (2)

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Slide 29 - Tekstslide

You see this advertisement in your local newspaper:
Staff wanted for summer work
We require staff to work with our English-speaking guests in our busy 4 star hotel this summer. We are looking for people for the following roles:
– Waiter
– Coffee bar assistant
– Receptionist


Write to Maria Simpson at Top Beach Hotel, 70 Beachfront Boulevard, Cardiff W4 1 SY,  Wales 

1) write the correct addresses, date & opening sentence. Use 200-220 words in total. 
2) say which job interests you and why. 
3) explain why you would be suitable for the job. Mention at least 2 strengths 
4) explain what you would like to learn at the hotel this summer. 
5) ask if food and shelter are included. 
6) indicate that they can contact you. 
7) use a correct ending for your letter. 








Slide 30 - Tekstslide

Peer feedback 
-Work on the writing task that you have received. Keep in mind the wordcount and proofread it after writing.
- Done? 
A classmate has to proofread it too (grammar, spelling, vocabulary, punctuation, strengths/improvements)
- Discuss the rubric and the strengths/improvements in the letter. 


Slide 31 - Tekstslide

Mention 1 thing that went well today and 1 thing that you need to improve on.

Slide 32 - Open vraag