5.7 Writing (formal email)

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 3

H3 4.7 Formal email

Welcome

Materials needed:

• Notebook
  

• Student's book
  
• pen/pencil
  

Today's lesson:

• 5.7 Writing a formal email
  

Lesson goals

Writing | Formal email:

• You know the 5 elements of a formal email requesting information.
  

Take notes!

1. Start politely.
2. Mention why you are writing.
3. Request information/ a favor using direct/indirect questions.
4. Ask for a reply.
5. Close politely.

Elements of a formal reply requesting information:

What do you think of this reply?

Hey,

I’m interested in your English courses and wanted to get some details. Can you tell me how much they cost and how long they last? Also, what kind of teachers do you have?

I’m thinking about taking an IELTS course, so do you have anything specific for that? Also, when can I start? Let me know ASAP.

Thanks,

Ramos

Open your books on p. 68.

Look at the reply and compare it to this one.

Hey,

I’m interested in your English courses and wanted to get some details. Can you tell me how much they cost and how long they last? Also, what kind of teachers do you have?

I’m thinking about taking an IELTS course, so do you have anything specific for that? Also, when can I start? Let me know ASAP.

Thanks,

Ramos

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Practice

Do ex. 4, 5, 6 & 7 on p. 69

H3 4.7 writing practice

Reply to this advert using your notes.

Check

Hand your email over to your neighbor, check:

• All 5 elements present?
  

1.  Formal start
   
2. 'Thank you for your email informing me that/ regarding...' & 'I am contacting you to ask for...'
   
3. Direct/indirect questions.
   
4. 'I hope to hear from you soon.' or 'I look forward to receiving your reply soon.'
5. Formal close
   

Don'ts!

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Practice

• Do ex. 10
  

 on p. 55

• Work alone (low volume!)
• You have 10 minutes
  
• Raise hands for questions
• Done? Read the Language focus & do ex. 7 & 8