Les 3 HU

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 2

I can write the text or letter so that everything is logical and clear.

I can put parts of a letter or text in correct order 

i can use linking words to make the text clear

i can use interpunction (? , . !) to make a text formal and complete 

wonder session:

Announcements, Cornell notes

Workshop session:

practice test & individual practice time

Communication session:

aims check

what are linking words?

1. putting 2 words together
2. 2 words that mean the same thing
3. a word that connect sentences
4. words that make a question sentence

linking words exercises 

1. She wanted to buy the dress, ____ it was too expensive. (but / and)

2. I was tired, ____ I went to bed early. (so / because)

3. ____ it was raining, we decided to stay home. (Although / Since)

4. He likes fruits ____ apples and oranges. (such as / but)

5.We can go to the park, ____ we can stay home. (or / because)

6. ____ studying hard, he didn’t pass the exam. (Despite / Because)

7. First, preheat the oven. ____, mix the ingredients. (Then / Because)

8. She enjoys reading; ____, she doesn’t like writing. (however / therefore)

9. I will call you ____ I arrive. (when / because)

10. He didn’t study; ____, he failed the test. (so / although)

answers

1. She wanted to buy the dress, but it was too expensive.

2. I was tired, so I went to bed early.

3. Since it was raining, we decided to stay home.

4. He likes fruits such as apples and oranges.

5. We can go to the park, or we can stay home.

6. Despite studying hard, he didn’t pass the exam.

7. First, preheat the oven. Then, mix the ingredients.

8. She enjoys reading; however, she doesn’t like writing.

9. I will call you when I arrive.

10. He didn’t study; so, he failed the test.

what is correct?

1. What day is it today, its Sunday.
2. What day is it today! it's Sunday!
3. What day is it today. It's Sunday?
4. What day is it today? it's Sunday.

How to begin and end a formal email

•  Always write the subject you want to talk about
• Always begin with Dear Mr./Mrs. last name
• Always end with sincerely or kindest regards 
• Dear Mrs. James..... sincerely Tommy

Hallo Mrs, James,

I hope this finds you well.

I am writing you this email to let you know i will not be able to volunteer this Saturday for personal reasons.

I hope you can find replacemant in time, good luck on Saturday, and we will be in contact.

Sincerly,

Tommy

is this a formal email?

Yes

no

I dont know

instruction

What - You are going to write a formal email about an English course.

Why - I can write the text or letter so that everything is logical and clear

How - Individually, in silence

Help - If you have any quiestions, please ask!

time-  15 minutes 

Outcome - You have made an formal letter about a English course.

Fished - KLIK stampen

write your own email

Scenario:

Imagine you want to attend an English course at a language school. Write a formal email to the school asking for more information.