H3 Formal writing

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H3 Formal writing

Information and recap

Test information Formal Letter

This Thursday, 28th of May

Counts 2x

35 minutes

Choose one writing task (three are given)

Formal phrases (can be found in writing booklet uploaded to Teams)

No dictionaries allowed

Use passive structures to make your writing more formal

Know the lay-out/structure of the letter and how to open, end, and close it properly

Avoid contractions!

Use linking words (furthermore, moreover, additionally, also etc.)

The minimum word count is 120 words!

Formal letter structure

Start with:

Dear Sir or Madam, (if you don't know the recipient)

Introduction and why you are writing:

My name is ... and I am writing to enquire about a visit to your hostel.

Middle paragraphs:

Each topic has its own paragraph.

Use linking words! -> Also, furthermore, moreover, additionally, to start your next paragraph.

End your letter with:

I look forward to hearing from you.

Close with:

Yours faithfully, (if you don't know the recipient)

(signature)

Full name

Example:

Slide text

Opening

Introduction

Ending sentence

Closing the letter

Need more words for your letter? Try adding sentences like these:

Introduction

• My name is ... and I am writing to enquire about your hostel.

Who you're travelling with

• I will be travelling with two friends from school. There will be three people in our group, and all of us are aged fifteen and sixteen.

Food and drink

• I would like to know whether the hotel has a café or restaurant. I would appreciate it if you could tell me whether there are gluten-free options, since I am gluten intolerant.

Activities

• Could you suggest any activities or places of interest near the hostel? We are particularly interested in horse riding, archery, and golfing.

Spot the mistakes 1 Hi Mr Smith 2 Dear Sir or Madam --> Yours sincerely 3 Dear Mrs Johnson --> Yours faithfully

When do we use Yours faithfully?

What should you NOT use in a formal letter? More answers possible.

A

contractions (I'm / we'll)

B

questions

C

informal words

D

details

What must paragraph one include?

A

introduction + asking about transport

B

introduction + asking for availability of hotel rooms

C

introduction + asking about activities

D

introduction + reason for writing

Introduction

Reason for writing

Questions

Closing sentence

I look forward to hearing from you.

I would like to enquire about...

Could you provide information about...

My name is...

Make this sentence more formal: "I want to ask about prices."

Make this sentence more formal: "Can you tell me stuff about the hostel?"

Make this sentence more formal: "I'm going with my friends."

Write a formal question about: transport

Write a formal question about: price and availability

Write a formal question about: facilities

Ask a formal question about suggestions/recommendations:

Write a formal sentence to end your letter:

Drag the following parts to close the letter in the correct order (1 comes first)

1

2

3

Your full name

Yours faithfully,

Your signature

Make this sentence passive: Can we book breakfast separately?

How well-prepared do you feel about the test?

What questions do you still have?