Mastering Informal Writing in English

Mastering Informal Writing in English
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Mastering Informal Writing in English

Slide 1 - Tekstslide

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Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson you will be able to write effectively in informal English.

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Introduce the learning objective clearly to the students.
What do you already know about Informal Writing in English?

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What is informal writing?
Informal writing is a style of writing that is used for personal communication and informal situations.

Slide 4 - Tekstslide

Explain the concept of informal writing and give examples.
Contractions
Contractions are commonly used in informal writing to make the writing more conversational.

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Explain what contractions are and give examples. Have students practice writing sentences with contractions.
Abbreviations
Abbreviations are used in informal writing to save time and space. Examples include ASAP, DIY, and FYI.

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Explain what abbreviations are and give examples. Have students practice writing sentences with abbreviations.
Emoticons and emojis
Emoticons and emojis are used in informal writing to express emotions and tone. Examples include :) , :( , and 😊

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Explain what emoticons and emojis are and give examples. Have students practice using emoticons and emojis in sentences.
Slang
Slang is informal language that is used in specific groups or cultures. Examples include 'lit', 'fam', and 'bae'.

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Explain what slang is and give examples. Discuss appropriate use of slang and have students practice writing sentences with slang.
Shortened words
In informal writing, words are often shortened. Examples include 'gonna', 'wanna', and 'lemme'.

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Explain what shortened words are and give examples. Have students practice writing sentences with shortened words.
Sentence structure
In informal writing, sentence structure is often less strict than in formal writing. Fragments and run-on sentences are more common.

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Explain the differences between sentence structure in formal and informal writing. Have students practice writing sentences with fragments and run-on sentences.
Common mistakes
Common mistakes in informal writing include spelling errors, incorrect grammar, and inappropriate language.

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Discuss common mistakes in informal writing and how to avoid them. Have students practice identifying and correcting mistakes in sample sentences.
Practice
Practice writing informal emails, text messages, and social media posts.

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Have students practice writing informal messages using the concepts they have learned.
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

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Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Slide 14 - Open vraag

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

Slide 15 - Open vraag

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.