writing

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• mavo
• Leerjaar 4

Good Morning 

Mr Jcobs :)

Goals for today

At the end of the class, I can write an informal letter.

At the end of the class, I can formulate a phrase using linking words

Linking words

What are linking words?

These are used to add information:  

And, In addition, As well as, Also, Too, Furthermore, Moreover, Apart from, In addition to, Besides

These are used to summarise information 

In brief, In summary, To summarise, In a nutshell, To conclude, In conclusion  

These are use to order

Firstly, Secondly, Finally, The first point is, Lastly, The following 

These are use to explain/ give a reason

Due to/ due to the fact that, Because, Because of, Since, As

These use to indicate consequence

Therefore, So, Consequently, This means that, As a result Are 

These are use to indicate a contrast

But, However, Although/ even though, Despite, In spite of/ in spite of the fact that, Nevertheless, Nonetheless 

Write a letter to your Future self

Writing format

Dear(name),

First paragraph: Write about an event that happened in the past 

(Use past tense)

Second paragraph: Write about something that is happening now

(Use Present simple and Present continuous)

Third paragraph: Write about your future plans. Where do you hope to be?

(Future simple (will) & future with going to)

Ending phrase

Best wishes,

(Your name)

Assignment 

• Write a letter to your Future Self.
• Use the different tenses.
• Use the writing format. 
• Use  ± 140 words. 
• Use 2 different linking words in each paragraph 
• Don't forget the punctuation and capital letters. 
• Done writing your letter? Look up 5 synonyms for 5 different words in your letter and write them underneath your letter.
• Done hand in your letter and get a new assignment.