Writing Practice
Lesson 5
Writing Practice
Lesson 5
Today's Class
- How to avoid common mistakes
- Practice areas where you can improve
- Writing Assignment
Common Mistakes
Too Or To?
Too?
Meaning: te, ook
Examples:
- It is too hot. (te)
- I like coffee, too. (ook)
To?
Do you want to say something else? Then you need use: "to"
Examples:
- I do not want to help you.
- I need to use your phone.
I was talking __ Maya yesterday.
I like ice cream __ much.
To
Too
I really want __ help you out.
You have the same sweater __!
To
Too
Than or Then?
Than = Dan
Use to make comparisons (vergelijkingen)
- My computer is more expensive than yours.
Then
No comparison? Use then!
- Then(toen) he said: ‘No way’.
And __ I asked for the milk .
She is bigger __ him.
Than
Then
What did you do __?
They said their house was bigger __ theirs.
Then
Than
Your or You're?
Your= jouw/jullie (bezit)
When you want to say something is from you.
Example:
This is your book.
You're = You are
Short for when you are doing ... or you are...
Example:
You're the best friend ever!
You're being annoying.
This is all because of what __ doing!
Did she take __ keys?
Your
You're
1. _____ making the decision.
4. They are hurrying so you can catch __ train.
Your
You're
Word order
1. Zin + Plaats + tijd
I read the newspaper in the bus every morning.
2. Werkwoorden bij elkaar.
I have made coffee.
We are going to help you.
Put in the right order: the library / take / I / the book / will / today / to
Put in the right order: in Greece / spend / I / will / next year / my holiday
Put in the right order: had / last week / they / at school / a test
Word Order
3. deel 1 zin + deel 2 = persoonsvorm + werkwoord
In the bus I met your brother.
After school we saw a movie.
4. Bijwoorden voor werkwoord bij 1 ww in zin.
1. I always go to the gym.
2. They usually eat at 7 p.m.
Meer dan 1 ww? Plaats ertussen!
I have never had time for that.
Finish the sentence in the right order: We saw your mother____ driving/we/to school/when/were
Put in the right order: usually/in there/those/do not/put/we
Writing Assignment
Everybody dreams about the future.
What would you like to be?
Where do you see yourself in ten years ‘time?
Write a minimum of 100 words!
Write about yourself: Where do you see yourself in ten years time.
Use the papers provided as guidelines!
Hand in your assignment to your teacher to get feedback & points!
IN TEN YEARS TIME I WILL BE …..
minute
second
Some Guidelines
1. Make sure you introduce yourself & your job (or position)
2. At least ten sentences about your daily activities
(You could also describe a day at work)
3. The place where you work.
(at least 3 sentences about the company, what kind of
company, where it is situated, and other details, e.g.)
4. Five sentences or more about your personal life
(married, children, hobbies etc.)
5. Your story should be written in the present tense (as if it is ten years later)
How did the lesson go?
Good!
Okay
I am not sure.
Could be better.
Write 3 TOPS for the teacher.
Write 3 TIPS for the teacher.
Do the P7 Homework sent in "Teams Opdrachten"
Work on the exercises in Taalblokken - Building Blocks B1-
Unit 5:
5.3 - Writing
5.6 - Not just for fun
5.8 - Wrap it up
&
Voorbereidingstoets = Give result to the teacher