V2 Informal writing

How to write an informal email
Acing your writing test!
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This lesson contains 18 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slides.

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How to write an informal email
Acing your writing test!

Slide 1 - Slide

What is the correct opening in formal writing?

Slide 2 - Open question

What is the correct closing in formal writing?

Slide 3 - Open question

What does the test look like in LearnBeat
Onderdeel 1:  Gisteren
1 keuze 
Formele brief
Onderdeel 2: vandaag
2 keuzes
Informeel 

Slide 4 - Slide

Name 2 differences between formal and informal writing styles.

Slide 5 - Open question

Inhoud van informele tekst/brief
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2
3
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Adress + Datum
Informele aanhef
Openingszin
Alle informatie
Afsluiting

Slide 6 - Slide

Formal language
Informal language
Hey dude, how's it going?
I am writing this email to file a complaint
Dear Mr Burnsley,
Dear James,
He's always doing so much stuff.
Your book sucks.
I do not think the novel is suitable for young adults.

Slide 7 - Drag question

So, what are the rules? 

Slide 8 - Slide

Name an informal opening for a letter

Slide 9 - Mind map

Salutation (opening) 
Dear Ellen,
Hello Tom,
Hi Richard,

Don't forget to add the comma. 
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Language
Informal but neat
No slang
Use abbreviations: I'm- can't
Gonna-wanna-gotta

It is still a letter not a message on WhatsApp

Slide 11 - Slide

Opening Sentences
How are you?
How have you been?
I hope you are doing well.

It’s great to hear from you. 
Many thanks for your e-mail/letter. 
2

Slide 12 - Slide

Body
  • State your reason for writing
  • Ask about the person you are writing to 
  • Invite the person to write back


3

Slide 13 - Slide

Closing
I am looking forward to seeing you.
I can't wait to hear from you. 
See you soon. 

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Slide 14 - Slide

How could you sign off in an informal letter?

Slide 15 - Mind map

Signatures
Best wishes,
Best,
Kindly,
Kind regards,
Best regards,
Lots of love,
Love,
!

Slide 16 - Slide

FORMAL
Informal
Aanhef: 
Dear Mr Young,
Aanhef:
Dear granny,
Afsluiting;
Bye
Gebruik van afkortingen zoals "I'm"
Aanhef; 
Hello,
Afsluiting;
Kind regards
Beleefd taalgebruik
Slotzin;
I hope to hear from you soon.

Slide 17 - Drag question

Practise
Look at the feedback from yesterday first!!!
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V2A: 8 maart
V2B: 9 maart

Maak de oefen brief
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