Planning/ pre-writing phase + address writing and introduction
Planning/ pre-writing phase
At the end of class, you can explain what the planning/ pre-writing phase consists of.
At the end of class, you can explain what the planning/ pre-writing phase consists of.
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Planning/ pre-writing phase
At the end of class, you can explain what the planning/ pre-writing phase consists of.
At the end of class, you can explain what the planning/ pre-writing phase consists of.
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Last lesson
At the end of the lesson I can organize the components of a formal letter in English correctly.
Sample letter
What do you remember from last lesson?
Put the address in the correct order.
Leerdoelen
At the end of the lesson, you will know how to correctly organise addresses and write engaging introductions in formal English letters.
At the end of class, you can explain what the planning/ pre-writing phase consists of.
Today:
Recap address writing
Write the address for your first letter
Orientation on writing
Start on your introduction
Discuss introduction writing
Address Ordering answer
Kerkstraat 12
1234 AB Amsterdam
The Netherlands
28 August 2025
Hotel Sunshine
Bakerstreet 45
London W1
The United Kingdom
Dear Sir/Madam,
Address writing
Now write down the address for assignment 1 on p. 11
Addresses, date and salutation
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The writing cycle
Today we will be focussing on the pre-writing phase.
Pre-writing phase:
Before we start writing we need to think about who we are writing to, what our reason for writing is and what our organisation of the letter is going to be.
Go to p. 10 and read the assignment.
What sort of letter are you writing?
What function are you applying for?
Who are you writing to?
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Look at p. 10: Who are you writing to and what is their position compared to you?
Look at p. 10: What does he/ she know about the topic you are writing about?
Look at p. 10: What information does he/ she need?
Read through p. 10 again. What is your reason for writing this letter?
Fill out p. 9
Answer the question on p. 9 in full sentences!
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Work on your introduction
Slide tekst
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Sample Introduction
I am writing to you because I saw an advertisement on the internet for a summer job at your hotel. I would like to work in England to practise English and meet new people.
Babysitting Job
A family in London needs a babysitter, but they say they prefer someone older. You are responsible enough.
Unfair School Rules
Your school has introduced a rule that students are not allowed to use their phones during any breaks. Write to the headteacher to complain.
Review your own introduction
Which words can you leave out?
What information is extra or must be discussed later?
In what order would you want to introduce your reason for writing?
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