A1Y END OF YEAR : Write an email to your future self

• English
• Mentorles
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 1-6

Last English Lesson of the Year

• Test week review 
  
• Speed Chat - 10 mins
•  Letter to the future: Set the date as 18 August 2026
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Cito Reading Test: 

Toppers 

Melissa and Pleuni - 19 points

Esmee - 18 points

Class average is 7,6

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Cito Reading Test: Bloopers

Question 1. 'ended up in deep doodoo' (eerste zin) 

Het artikel gaat over een ongeval.

Naar welke deel van het ongeluk verwijst deze uitdrukking? 

Geef antwoord in het Nederlands.

een antwoord met de volgende strekking: de botsing met het toilet. 

Opmerking: Geen scorepunt toekennen wanneer één van beide elementen ontbreekt. 

Cito Reading Test: Bloopers

Question 4. 'a prejudice that has had its day' (paragraph 4) 

Which of the following quotes refers to the prejudice mentioned here? 

A-B-C-D

How to do this!

1. READ THE QUESTION ONLY (not a-b-c-d)
2. Look at P4. Which example of prejudice is referred to? 
   
3. Look at the card and Scan the text for something about a card.
4. What did the writer show on the card? 
5. Now choose the multiple choice answer!

Cito Reading Test: Bloopers

Question 13.Waar wordt Skype voor gebruikt. Geef  van elk van de volgende activiteiten aan of Jennifer ze wel of niet noemt in alinea 3.

How to do this!

1. READ THE QUESTION ONLY (not 1-2-3)
2. Look at P3. Which examples of "Skype use" is referred to? 
   
3. Scan the paragraph and highlite everything about Skype usage.
4. What did the writer say? Social contact - Yes / In the workplace - Yes/ Interviews (sollicitatiegesprekken voeren).
5. You could have used a dictionary to help!

Cito Reading Test: How to improve for next time (and their will be many next times!)

Read a lot, the people who generally do well in Cito Reading Tests/Exams are the classmates who read regularly.

Go to the library and choose a great book for your summer holiday!

Speed Chat

Stand up and speak to different classmates for 1 minute each.

Questions:

What are you doing this summer?

Where would you like to travel?

What are you looking forward to?

What skill do you want to improve next year?

What was your favourite memory from this year?

After one minute,  switch partners.

Writing a letter to your future self

www.emailtofuture.com

1. Look Back: What Happened?

Start by recalling the main events and experiences.

School subjects

Which subjects did you enjoy or struggle with?

How did your grades or understanding change over the year?

Social Life:

Did you make new friends?

How did you handle group work, conflict, or fitting in?

New Things

What were your favorite moments?

Example:

"At first, I found math difficult, but by the end of the year, I improved and felt more confident. I also joined the drama club, which helped me make friends outside my class."

What Were the Challenges?

Be honest about what was hard.

What was difficult to adjust to?

How did you deal with setbacks or stress?

Is there something you wish you'd done differently?

Example:

"I struggled with keeping up with homework when I had sports practice. I sometimes left things to the last minute."

Set Goals for Next Year

Use what you’ve learned to guide your next steps.

What would you like to improve or continue doing?

Are there new things you'd like to try?

Example:

"Next year, I want to manage my time better and maybe join the science club. I also want to participate more in class discussions."

Quick summary

Dear Future Me,

This year I learned...

I am proud of...

Next year I want to...

Have a great summer!

Example:

"Next year, I want to manage my time better and maybe join the science club. I also want to participate more in class discussions."

This might give you some ideas!

"My first year of secondary school was full of new experiences. At the beginning, I was nervous about fitting in and managing my workload. Over time, I became more confident, especially in English and Maths. I joined the Robotic club, which helped me meet new people and feel more involved. One challenge I faced was balancing schoolwork with my sports, and I often left assignments until the last minute. From this, I learned that time management is really important. Looking ahead, I want to get more organized and participate in the keepers training for my football club"

Task

Reflecting on your first year of secondary school is a valuable way to recognize growth, understand challenges, and set goals for the future.  Write about 70 to 120 words telling your future self what you have learnt this year and what you will continue to do next year and what you may change. 

Set the date for the first day of term next year:

Monday 17th of  August

Introductiedag / Sinterklaas/ Little Victorians/ Camp and so on

www.emailtofuture.com