AG2 - Writing Dictionary

Period 1   Week 4   AG2
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This lesson contains 37 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slides.

time-iconLesson duration is: 45 min

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Period 1   Week 4   AG2

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Today's programme

* writing tips and information

* Practice together

* Practice yourself - writing

* hand in this weeks' assignments 


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Lesson Aims
By the end of class today, you : 
* have a clear understanding of the differences between formal and informal emails
* have refreshed your memory with regards to English writing

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Let's get started

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How do you
start an informal email to
your friend Sarah?

Slide 5 - Mind map

How do you finish an informal email?

Slide 6 - Open question

How do you start a formal email
to Ms. Lipa?

Slide 7 - Mind map

How do you finish a formal email to Ms. Lipa?

Slide 8 - Open question

Tips and information - informal e-mail

Algemene tips en informatie


1. Gebruik juiste aanhef en afsluiting: Dear ...... / Kind regards,/Best regards,

2. Informeel taalgebruik, geen moeilijke woorden (maar geen sms-taal: thnx, gr8)

3. Afkortingen mogen: I'm, we don't, you haven't got

4. Een zin met I beginnen MAG (schrijf I altijd met een hoofdletter!)

5. Let op juist gebruik van de tijden (bv tegenwoordige tijd stam+s bij he/she/it)

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Refresh your memory

Let's practice with:

- vocabulary/synonyms

- word order

- conjunctions (signaalwoorden/voegwoorden)



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Vocabulary / synonyms

pitfall - using the same word repeatedly


I like ..... but I also like....

What I most like....


Try to find alternatives. Use your dictionary.


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   Dictionary quiz

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Aim

  • Refresh your knowledge on how to use a dictionary 



(Obviously, you can't use a digital dictionary during the exam)

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What do you need?

  • A Dictionary Dutch to English!


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Start
  1.  Know how your dictionary works > read the directions
  2. Dictionaries follow the alphabetical order 
  3. Open your dictionary and take a close look!
  4. What do you notice?

timer
2:00

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Ready? Let's hear it!

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In short:
1. Left upper corner > the first word of the page > scanning
2. Right lower corner > the last word of the page > scanning
3. The alphabet on the side > marked black > current letter
4. Multiple meanings > numbers point out multiple meanings
5. Black boxes > add information 

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Task
  • You are going to fill in / translate the word in brackets
  • Look up the words in your dictionary
  • Correct spelling is of vital importance

Questions?

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Hartklopping

Slide 20 - Open question

Misselijk (een misselijke grap)

3 woorden

Slide 21 - Open question

Opname (in een ziekenhuis)

Slide 22 - Open question

Overledene

Slide 23 - Open question

Pincet

3 woorden

Slide 24 - Open question

Tandenstoker

Slide 25 - Open question

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Other ways of saying
'I like'

Slide 27 - Mind map

Other words for saying
'big'

Slide 28 - Mind map

Word order

Basic word order (in short)






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Put the words in the right order.
in the park-yesterday-the game - we won

Slide 30 - Open question

Put the words in the right order
last week - some money- from a friend- I borrowed

Slide 31 - Open question

Put the words in the right order.
to the cinema-I haven't - recently- been

Slide 32 - Open question

Conjunctions

Conjunctions (or linking words or discourse markers)

Help to give your structure; connect words and phrases


Examples:

1. and, but, or, so, yet -> connect sentences

2. because, since, therefore, due to (vanwege) -> explanation, reason

3. first, next, finally, anyway -> conclusion, to sum up


And many more.....




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Have we met the lesson aims?
By the end of class today, you : 

* have a clear understanding of the differences between formal and informal emails
* have refreshed your memory with regards to English writing

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Assignment : write an informal email
The following topics need to be written about;
1. explanation of your new studies/plans after your exams
2. what you think of your education so far.
3. what is the most interesting thing about your studies.
4. ask your friend about his/her studies

DEADLINE: Monday 15/3, 10:00AM 

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Exit ticket:
This class was....(choose an emoji)
😒🙁😐🙂😃

Slide 36 - Poll

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