Informal letter writing 3/3

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo t
• Leerjaar 4

How was your holiday?

How was your holiday?

Lesson goals

At the end of this lesson:

You know how to write an informal letter in English --> Recap 

Today

• Structure of an informal letter --> Short recap
• What to pay attention to --> Do not forget! 
• Quiz 
• Worksheet 
• Reflection

Opbouw Informal letter

Informal letter to whom/what

• Family, friends
• Cards, e-mails, whatsapp, Facebook/Instagram

Mind your grammar!

Mind your punctuation!

What to pay attention to 

1. Bij eigen adres --> GEEN naam

2. Bij adres ontvanger --> WEL naam

3. Na datum --> GEEN komma

4. Na aanhef --> WEL komma

5. Een witregel na elke alinea.  

6. Bij afsluiting --> WEL komma 

7. Vergeet je naam aan het eind niet! 

Quiz Time 

Which opening sentence works best:

1. The reason I am writing this letter is because...
2. I am writing this letter because..
3. I write the letter because
4. I have written this letter because

I did not see him since then.

1. This sentence is correct
2. This sentence is incorrect

Choose the correct option

1. It was their own fault
2. It was there own fault
3. It was they're own fault

Choose the best option

1. I look forward for your answer
2. I am looking forward to your answer
3. I will look forward to your answer
4. I am looking for your answer

Werkblad Informele brief

Let's check the answers.

Answers 

Oefening 1: 

1. Dear Emily,

2. How have you been?

3. I’m writing to tell you about my holiday in Spain. It was amazing!

4. Hope to hear from you soon!

5. See you soon,

6. Tom

Answers

Oefening 2: 

Dear Lily,

How are you? I have some exciting news! I just moved to a new city, and I love it. The weather here is great, and the people are really friendly.

Also, my new school is amazing. I have already made some great friends.

I hope you are doing well. Let’s catch up soon!

Best wishes,

Emma

You know how to write an informal letter.

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You are ready for the testweek!

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