V5 linking words

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 5

Today

1. We review linking words (useful for text comprehension and writing

2. Review formal letter writing

To do

1. Study the words from the handout: 10 minutes, on your own, quietly. Alternatively, read yourt novel

2. Form groups of 3-4

3. One laptop / device for each group. Review letter writing and linking words. 

You have to write to a company. There is no mention of a person. How do you start the letter?

What is an appropriate sign-off if you do not have a name of a person you are writing to?

1. See you soon,
2. Yours faithfully,
3. Later,
4. Take care,

Which section comes first in a formal letter?

1. Recipient's name and address
2. Subject line
3. Your address and date
4. Closing statement

How do you start a letter if you know who you are writing to? (John Wick)

How should a formal letter end if you know the person's name?

1. With love,
2. Best wishes,
3. Cheers,
4. Yours sincerely,

What is the purpose of the first paragraph?

1. Introduce the reason for writing.
2. Share personal stories.
3. Request a favour.
4. Make a complaint.

What tone should a letter of application have?

1. Professional and polite
2. Casual and friendly
3. Sarcastic and humorous
4. Rude and aggressive

LINKING WORDS / signal words

signaalwoorden

The goal of this lesson:

*I know the types of linking words 

*I can use them in a sentence

 

What are 'linking words'?
You can answer in Dutch

Which linking words do you know?

Which word do we NOT use to give an example?

1. for example
2. namely
3. for instance
4. furthermore

The words:
And, In addition, As well as,
Also, Too, Furthermore, Moreover, Apart from
In addition to ,Besides
Are used to .......?......information

1. explain
2. summarise
3. add
4. order

The words: In short
In brief, In summary,To summarise, In a nutshell, To conclude
In conclusion

Are used to ......?........information

1. summarise
2. explain
3. order
4. give examples of

The words: The former,
Firstly, secondly, finally, The first point is,
Lastly, The following

Are used to:

1. summarise
2. Add information
3. explain
4. order

The words: Due to / due to the fact that,
Because, Because of, Since, As

Are used to:

1. explain / give a reason
2. order
3. summarise
4. indicate a contradiction

The words: Therefore, So, Consequently
This means that, As a result

Are used to:

1. indicate consequence
2. order
3. summarise
4. give examples

The words: But, However, Although / even though
Despite, In spite of / in spite of the fact that
Nevertheless, Nonetheless

Are used to:

1. summarise
2. indicate a contrast
3. to explain
4. order

Emphasis

Addition

Contrast

Result

however

in contrast

above all

furthermore

nevertheless

most importantly

on the other hand

consequently

certainly

besides

moreover

what is more

due to

therefore

so

that is why

for instance

although

in fact

Now let's practise

I like sugar in my tea, .......... I don't like milk in it.

1. or
2. but
3. so
4. moreover

He was late ........ the bus didn't come.

1. or
2. if
3. because
4. why

They climbed the mountain...... it was very windy.

1. although
2. after
3. so
4. because

.......... I finished school, I went to New Zealand.

1. Although
2. After
3. So

Which linking word is the odd one out?

1. as well as
2. furthermore
3. also
4. for example

Which linking word is the odd one out?

1. in addition
2. additionally
3. however
4. moreover

Which linking word is the odd one out?

1. therefore
2. such as
3. for instance
4. for example

Which linking word is the odd one out?

1. as a result
2. consequently
3. besides
4. therefore

Fill in the correct linking word:
Climates are changing ______ global warming.

1. in spite of
2. as a result of
3. in order to
4. although

Fill in the correct linking word:
We don't take global warming seriously enough ________ rising ocean levels and floods.

1. though
2. as a result of
3. because of
4. in spite of

Fill in the correct linking word:
He could read and write
______ being blind.

1. despite
2. as a result of
3. although
4. besides

He studied hard; ______, he passed the exam.

1. unless
2. as a result
3. despite
4. although

I enjoy outdoor activities; ______, I prefer staying indoors.

1. similarly
2. in contrast
3. nevertheless
4. consequently

She loves to travel; ______, she rarely has time.

1. therefore
2. for example
3. however
4. meanwhile