Schrijfvaardigheid

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo b, k
• Leerjaar 2

Schrijfvaardigheid

Goals

• Write an informal email to a friend about a personal topic.
  
• Write a formal email to complain.
  
• Read an English text and do a writing assignment based on it.

How to know the difference

Hi bro! That was so cool!

Dear Sir/Madam, I would like to complain about...

Informal used for: Friends, acquaintances or family

Formal used for:  Companies, customer service or teacher

Informal lay-out

Hi Sam,

I just watched a super funny video from MrBeast.

He gave away a car to a random person on the street!

Everyone in the comments said he is the kindest YouTuber ever.

I laughed so much, it made my day.

Have you seen it too? What do you think?

Talk to you soon!

Lisa

1. Aanhef / Greeting:

Hi [naam],

Hey [naam],

Hello [naam],

2. Inleiding / Opening line:

How are you? / What’s up?

I just wanted to tell you about...

3. Hoofddeel / Main body (Wat wil je vertellen?)

Schrijf in korte zinnen wat je hebt meegemaakt, gezien of gedaan.

4. Alsluiting / Ending:

Let me know what you think!

Talk to you soon!

Can’t wait to hear from you!

5. Ondertekening / Your name:

Love,

Cheers,

See you,

Naam

Formal Lay-out

Dear Customer Service,

I recently bought a wireless speaker from your website on May 2nd.

Unfortunately, the speaker does not turn on and makes a strange sound.

I would like to return the product and ask for a refund.

Please let me know how to return the item.

Thank you for your help.

Kind regards,

Emma

1. Aanhef / Greeting:

Dear Sir/Madam,

Dear Customer Service,

Dear Mr./Ms. [Achternaam],

2. Inleiding / Opening line:

I am writing to you because...

I recently bought a product from your website...

3. Hoofddeel / Main body (Klacht of verzoek):

Unfortunately, the product does not work properly.

I would like to return it and ask for a refund.

I bought the item on [datum].

4. Afsluiting / Ending:

Thank you for your help.

I hope to hear from you soon.

5. Ondertekening / Your name:

Kind regards,

Sincerely,

Naam

Get ready!

You are going to practise some writing tasks.

Before you start, make sure you have the following on your desk:

• Laptop – to view the assignment

• Worksheet – to write your emails

• Pencil case – to take out a pen or pencil

Schrijf een e-mail aan je vriend(in) om hem/haar uit te nodigen voor jouw verjaardagsfeest.

Gebruik minstens 5 zinnen.

Schrijf in je e-mail:

1. Wanneer is je verjaardag?
2. Waar is het feest?
3. Wat ga je doen? (film kijken, snacks, muziek, enz.)
4. Wie komen er nog meer?
5. Vraag of je vriend(in) komt en of hij/zij iets mee wil nemen

Schrijf een formele e-mail naar een winkel waar je een schooltas hebt gekocht. De rits is stuk. Je wilt een nieuwe of je geld terug. Gebruik minstens 6 zinnen.

Zorg dat je schrijft:

1. Wat je hebt gekocht en wanneer
2. Wat er mis is
3. Wat je wilt (geld terug of nieuw product)
4. Een beleefde afsluiting

Read the text below (BBL)

Emily is 15 and started her own small business selling handmade bracelets. She posts photos on Instagram and gets many orders. At first, it was fun, but now she gets stressed about sending packages on time. She also has less time for school and friends. Emily is proud, but wonders: “Is it too much for my age?”

Read the text below (KBL)

Too Young for Business?

Jayden is 16 and started a small online shop selling custom phone cases. He gets lots of orders from TikTok and Instagram. At first it was exciting, but now he struggles with time and stress. He wants to grow his business, but his school results are going down. He wonders if he should stop or continue.

Opdracht: Schrijf in het Engels wat jij zou doen in Emily’s situatie. Minimaal 6 zinnen.

Beantwoord de volgende vragen (in het Engels) leg ook telkens uit waarom, maak dus 1 hele zin voor elk vraagpunt:

1. Zou jij ook je eigen business willen starten (1 zin)?
2. Wat zou je verkopen (1 zin)? 
3. Zou je het druk vinden of juist leuk (1 zin)?
4. Hoe zou je school combineren met je werk (1 zin)?
5. Zou je hulp vragen (1 zin)?
6. BBL: Denk je dat Emily door moet gaan (waarom)?
7. KBL: Wat zou je Jayden adviseren? 

Let op: Niet alleen Yes/No beantwoorden!

Informal lay-out?

Formal Lay-out?

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