Writing rules (formal-informal)

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 5

Writing

Lesson objectives:

- aware of differences between formal & informal letters

- able to use the correct use of English of ways of 

   expressing in both kinds of  letter

Do you think you have practiced enough for the skill of (letter) writing?

What are the three main similarities between a formal an informal letter?

What are the three main differences between a formal an informal letter?

What salutation do you use in a personal (informal) letter.

Never use..... in your address!

1. The Netherlands
2. Netherlands
3. 1188 XD Amstelveen
4. Your own name

Best way to start your informal letter after the salutation.

1. Hi there, let me.....
2. In reference to……….
3. I would like to inform you......
4. How are you?

Never start a formal letter after the salutation with ..........

1. How are you ?
2. In reference to……….
3. I am writing this letter in response ......
4. I have read your ....…..

We are sorry to _________ that your insurance does not cover costs of the damage on your car. (formal)

1. say you
2. let you know
3. inform you
4. explain you

Thank you for bringing this _____ to my attention (formal)

1. thing
2. matter
3. stuff
4. items

I am extremely _____ the fact that.....

1. dissatisfied with
2. dissatisfied from
3. cross about
4. cross for

Hello John, how's it going? _____ my holiday in Spain.

1. I am writing to give you some details about ... regarding...
2. I intend to describe...
3. I want to tell you about...
4. I would like to tell you about ...

That's all for now. See you tonight! _______ , Mary (informal)

1. Yours faithfully,
2. Yours sincerely,
3. My deepest regards,
4. Love,

How do you end a formal letter?

1. Yours faithfully,
2. Kind regard,
3. My regards,
4. Love,

What do you think about today's practice?

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Mention one thing that you have learnt today and one question for the teacher about letter writing!