week 2

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo t
• Leerjaar 4

This lesson:

• Welcome
• reading 15 min.
• writing exam
• new words: linking/ useful words
• informal writing: assignment 1

 

By yourself:

- work on p. 10-30

- study words

- work on book report

Goals:

- practise writing an informal email

- learning about linking words

Writing exam

Reading

• Read 15 min in your book. 
• Answer the questions for week 1:

• aantal bladzijden gelezen deze week
• de 4 startvragen
• 5 moeilijke woorden

New words

linking/ useful words

I didn't have a shower this
morning ___ my hair was really dirty
all day.

1. whereas
2. because
3. so

I really love driving, ___ on sunny
days.

1. then
2. especially
3. whereas

I will send you an email and ________ the pictures.

1. attachment
2. enclose
3. respond

I love summer. ___, I hate getting
on the underground in the heat.

1. however
2. because
3. so

I want to go to the party, but ____ I should to be studying.

1. on the other hand
2. for instance
3. for example

I didn't eat any crisps ___ I ate an
icecream!

1. but
2. especially
3. generally

New words

Read the wordlist on p. 30.

Which words do you already know?

Informal writing

informal email

In year 3

New words

Read the wordlist on p. 30.

Which words do you already know?

Assignment 1

• Write your email
• Make sure the content is complete
• read your classmate's email
• fill in the assessment form for your classmate (p.12)

To do:

• read and compare the emails on          p. 13/14 and fill in the feedback form

 

• practise the linking/ useful words on p. 21-23 (list on p. 30)
   
• study the wordlist (p.30) on Quizlet
   
• work on your book report or
  continue working in your writing reader

https://quizlet.com/_7imham?x=1jqt&i=3ij5w

This lesson:

• Welcome 
• 15 min. reading in silence

 

Reading

- read your book

- work on your book report 

Writing:

- new words: communication

- formal/ informal

- work on assignments p. 17-33

Goals:

Ik kan het verschil uitleggen tussen een formele en informele e-mail.

Reading

• Read 15 min in your book. 
• Answer the question:

 Wat voor verhaal dacht je dat het was toen je de titel zag?

a. Klopte wat je dacht?

b. Wat betekent de titel?

c. Wat heeft [woord uit de titel] precies met het verhaal te maken?

Reading

• Read 15 min in your book. 
• Answer the questions for week 2:

• aantal bladzijden gelezen deze week
• de 4 startvragen
• 5 moeilijke woorden

Next: writing

writing

• new words: communication
•  formal or informal?
• Writing challenge
• Work on  reader p. 19-33
  

New words: communication

- 4 questions -

Which word doesn't fit?

1. contact
2. keep in touch
3. complaint
4. to communicate

Which word doesn't fit?

1. confuse
2. response
3. message
4. send

I have a ______ about our hotel room. The shower is very dirty and the windows don't open.

1. comment
2. confirmation
3. delivery
4. complaint

Which word doesn't fit?

1. send
2. sign up
3. receive
4. delivery

New words

Read the wordlist on p. 35.

Which words do you already know?

Formal or informal?

p. 16

In groups of 3/4

1. Do assignment 2 on p.17/18 together

2. Discuss: 

• Which e-mail is the most formal and why?
• Think of 3 things that makes an e-mail formal 
• Write it on the whiteboard/ post it

10 min

informal

formal

friends

teachers

the headmaster of 

your school

relatives

members of a club you're also a member of

insurance company of your scooter

classmates

college you are applying for

tourist information office

Challenge:

Look at the e-mail on the next page. Work in pairs and re-write the e-mail.

Je wilt een paar dagen vrij van je werk. Als je onderstaande mail verstuurd krijg je geen vrij, je moet hem dus een stuk formeler gaan maken!

Hey boss,

Hope you're doing great! Just wanted to let you know that I gotta take a few days off next week. My family surprised me with a spontaneous vacation plan, and I seriously need this breather. I know things are crazy busy with the project, but I swear I'll make it up to you once I'm back. Thanks a million for understanding!

Take care,

To do:

• Go over the assignments together
   
•  work on assignments p. 17-33 in your reader
   
• practise the new words in Quizlet 

https://quizlet.com/_7imprw?x=1jqt&i=3ij5w

This lesson:

• Welcome 
• 15 min. reading in silence
• last lesson
• important sentences

Reading

- read your book

- work on your book report 

Writing:

- writing challenge

- work on reader assignment 1

Goals:

Ik kan het verschil uitleggen tussen een formele en informele e-mail.

Reading

• Read 15 min in your book. 
• Answer the questions for week 1:

• aantal bladzijden gelezen deze week
• de 4 startvragen
• 5 moeilijke woorden

Reading

• Read 15 min in your book. 
• Answer the questions for week 2:

Welke locatie stond centraal in de afgelopen pagina's. Beschrijf de locatie, beschrijf wat daar precies gebeurde en waarom het belangrijk is voor het verhaal. 

Next: writing

informal

formal

friends

teachers

the headmaster of 

your school

relatives

members of a club you're also a member of

insurance company of your scooter

classmates

college you are applying for

tourist information office

Challenge:

Look at the e-mail on the next page. Work in pairs and re-write the e-mail.

Je wilt een paar dagen vrij van je werk. Als je onderstaande mail verstuurd krijg je geen vrij, je moet hem dus een stuk formeler gaan maken!

Hey boss,

Hope you're doing great! Just wanted to let you know that I gotta take a few days off next week. My family surprised me with a spontaneous vacation plan, and I seriously need this breather. I know things are crazy busy with the project, but I swear I'll make it up to you once I'm back. Thanks a million for understanding!

Take care,

Next: Linking words

Next: writing

1. Read the e-mails and put them in the order from informal to formal.

2. What makes the most formal e-mail formal?

8 min.

To do:

• The importance of linkingwords p. 21-23 (together)
•  Work on p. 21-23 in your reader.
• finished? - you can study the material in the reader and start with assignment 1.
• fill in reflection week 2

Tip: Use chat gpt to check your writing

Flex:

Writing using chat gbt

Challenge:

Look at the e-mail on the next page. Work in pairs and re-write the e-mail.

Je wilt een paar dagen vrij van je werk. Als je onderstaande mail verstuurd krijg je geen vrij, je moet hem dus een stuk formeler gaan maken!

Hey boss,

Hope you're doing great! Just wanted to let you know that I gotta take a few days off next week. My family surprised me with a spontaneous vacation plan, and I seriously need this breather. I know things are crazy busy with the project, but I swear I'll make it up to you once I'm back. Thanks a million for understanding!

Take care,

Hieronder staat een informele e-mail die naar de leerlingen is gestuurd. Deze mail moet echter ook verstuurd worden naar de ouders! Herschrijf deze e-mail naar een formele e-mail.

Heyyy!

Big news, party people! Our school is throwing the most epic event EVER! Picture this: mind-blowing live band, free-flowing food and drinks, and an atmosphere that'll make your heart skip a beat. You don't want to miss out on this unforgettable extravaganza!

Save the date, spread the word, and get ready to unleash your inner party animal. We're talking about a night of legendary proportions, the kind of party that will have everyone talking for ages to come. Trust me, you won't want to be anywhere else!

So, grab your squad, grab your dancing shoes, and get ready to create memories that will make you smile every time you think about them. This is the party of a lifetime, and you're all invited to make it the most epic bash ever!

Stay wild, stay ready, and let's make this a night to remember!

Party on, my friends!

Take care,

Ask chat gpt

- Use: Open AI / Microsoft Copilot

- give chat gpt the same assignment

- compare the emails

Copy the text:

Can you rewrite the following email to make it more formal?

Hey boss,

Hope you're doing great! Just wanted to let you know that I gotta take a few days off next week. My family surprised me with a spontaneous vacation plan, and I seriously need this breather. I know things are crazy busy with the project, but I swear I'll make it up to you once I'm back. Thanks a million for understanding!

Take care,