Formal writing: error analysis + recap grammar

• newEditor
• Engels
• Middelbare school
• mavo, havo
• Leerjaar 4

Formal letter writing: errors

Frequently Made Mistakes

• Have you got your first sentence right?

• Paragraphing (new paragraph = blank line). Write in the order of the assignments! Cross off the assignments.

• No contractions: I don't = I do not etc.

• Spelling / vocabulary (formal)

No contractions in a formal letter

BIG 
NO NO

Spelling

Full or ful? 

Words ending in ful, have one 'l': beautiful, wonderful, respectful, etc., however: my glass is full. Also: really (real), finally (final)

I want to = I would like to

A comma before linking words: , but; , however; , because, etc. However, no comma before 'and.'

I am curious about your research and would like to be a test person.

I love science, but have never seen how it works in practice. 

These words are separate:of course, all right, a lot

These words are joined: everyone, someone, anyone

I cannot do that. (All the others are separate: I will not, I might not, etc.

Difference between nationality and country you live in: I live in the Netherlands. I am Dutch.

I am....first name and surname

Present perfect: I have always been interested in biology. / I have been interested in chemistry since I was a child. 

What's the difference between: there / their / they're ?

What about: Where / were / wear ?

Next one: Your / you're ?

Last one: Are / our / hour ?

Choose the correct option: It was lovely visiting ........ school.

A

your

B

you're

C

you'r

D

you'are

When we ....... being shown around, we saw a fabulous sports ground

A

where

B

were

C

wear

D

wore

Error analysis

find the mistake(s) in the following sentences 

and correct it.

I would like to thank you for the wonderful week we had on your school.

The school uniforms on the other hand, where not really my style.

I hope you and your pupils also will have a nice time in June in the Netherlands.

Checking your letters

Check for:

Use of A.I.

Spelling

Grammar

, . etc

Goals

1. I know the difference between formal/informal

2. I can use this to write a formal email
   
   
   

3. Extra goal: I understand all U5 grammar! 

I have confidence in writing AND/OR unit 5!

Time left?

You can choose one of the following:

1. Practice your writing skills by sending me a formal email for feedback

2. Study for unit 5 test