Familiarizing English Week 6
Algemene Faculteit
Lerarenopleiding Funderend Onderwijs
Familiarizing English Week 6
Algemene Faculteit
Lerarenopleiding Funderend Onderwijs
An angry parent
How will you be assessed on your writing?
Table of contents
Looking back…
Prepositions
Writing Grade Rubric
Writing Assignment
Sentence Structure
Prepositions of time, place and movement
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02
04
05
Let’s practice!
Feedback on writing
Practice Exam
Things to keep in mind
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06
Sentence Structure
A sentence usually has three parts. A sentence consists of a Subject, Verb and Object.
Sentence Structure
The subject is the person or thing doing an action.
The verb is the action being done.
The object is the person or thing the action is being done to.
What are prepositions?
What are prepositions? (voorzetsels)
Prepositions are ‘connection words’ that connect nouns, pronouns or phrases to other words within a sentence.
Prepositions
Prepositions of time
"We met at 5 o'clock."
Prepositions of place
"The book is on the table."
Prepositions of movement
"We walked into the store."
in
during
before
after
at
on
under
behind
around
near
above
into
over
across
through
to
What kind of prepositions are there? (3 main types)
Time: before, after, during, in, on, at
We met at 5 o’clock.
Place/location: in, on, under, behind, around, between
The book is on the table.
Movement: to, into, across, through, over
We walked into the store.
Prepositions
Prepositions
Prepositions of Place
Prepositions of Place
Assignment: Prepositions
Exercise 1 + 2
Writing Reminders
Handout
What are some of the things to keep in mind while writing?
Consistency: Ensure consistency in language, tone and format (this includes capitalization, punctuation and style).
Grammar and verb tenses: Pay attention to correct grammar usage and verb tenses. Consistently use past tense when referring to past events, present tense for current situations and future tense for upcoming events.
Punctuation: Use proper punctuation, including commas, periods, question marks, exclamation marks etc.
Feedback on Writing
What are some of the things to keep in mind while writing?
Sentence structure: Avoid overlong long sentences and aim for a good balance between simplicity and complexity.
Personalization: Personalize the letters by addressing the recipient directly and expressing genuine concern or appreciation where appropriate.
Proofreading: Always proofread your letters before sending to catch any typos, grammatical errors, or awkward phrasing. (Tip: Nowadays you can ask AI to do it for you!)
Feedback on Writing
Writing Grade Rubric
Writing Grade Rubric
Assignment: An angry parent
Reply to the WhatsApp text below from an angry parent in 25 words or less.
Reply to the WhatsApp text below from an angry parent in 25 words or less.
5 minute break (pauze)
Energizer
Can you beat the clock and place everything where it has to be?
Practice Exam
Looking forward…
Week 7:
Extra writing exercises
Extra reading exercises
General greetings
Conversational sentences
Week 8:
Repetition
Practice Exam
Which items would you like to go through in week 8? (Wat wil je in week 8 herhalen?)
How ready do you feel to make your exam?
What will you take with you from today’s class?
Any final questions or comments?