Writing Revision - 5 November

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Writing Revision - 5 November

At the end of the lesson:

• I can show I know the correct order of a formal letter

• I can show I know the difference between a letter of application and complaint

• I can show I know what I need to write in every part of the formal letter

Read

Dear Martin

15

minute

00

second

+30 s

Formal Letter Writing

PTA 411

MAVO 4 

ENGELS 

PTA 411 

 

 

• Je mag tijdens dit SE gebruik maken van een Nederlands-Engels woordenboek.  

• Schrijf eerst een kladversie.  

• De uiteindelijke brief moet worden ingeleverd in Testcorrect.  

Good luck! 

Praktische informatie 

• Woordenaantal: maximaal 250 woorden. 

• Gebruik een duidelijke structuur met alinea’s. 

What is the difference between a letter of application and a letter of complaint?

Complaint letters address issues, while letters of application promote skills and qualifications.

Complaint vs application

Complaint letters address issues, while letters of application promote skills and qualifications.

Tip: think about your current skills

Layout - what is the correct order of a formal letter?

You start with:

Layout - then...

Layout - then...

Layout - There are two options in the salutation (aanhef). When do you use which?

Paragraph 1 - what do you write about?

Paragraph 1 - how do you start?

Paragraph 2 - what do you write about?

Paragraph 3 - what do you write about?

Paragraph 4 - what do you write about?

Ending - how do you end your letter (after hoping to hear from someone)

Ending - What two options do you have? and when do you use which? (mind the spelling!)

Ending - then..

Ending - and finally

What are important things to do when writing your formal letter?

And some other important thing? Others than previously discussed.

Are there any questions about the test?

Do you feel prepared for the test?

Are you going to ace the test?

Options

1. Read Dear Martin

2. Rewrite your letter

3. Write a new letter

4. Ask your teacher for feedback or tips