Formal Letter Writing Revision Havo 5

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Formal Writing Revision Havo 5

Slide 1 - Tekstslide

Aims of this lesson
  1. To revise the rules of writing a formal letter 
  2. To revise key Grammar rules
  3. To learn to avoid common mistakes in letter writing
  4. To revise your formal vocabulary

Slide 2 - Tekstslide

Revision Part 1: Formal Letter rules

Slide 3 - Tekstslide

What is the correct order of your letter from top to botttom?
your name
addressee
your signature
Your address
Salutation (aanhef)
Your text
The date
yours sincerely/ faithfully

Slide 4 - Sleepvraag

Which of these is not a real rule when writing a formal letter in English?
A
You should avoid contractions (I'm / don't)
B
You should never start a sentence with 'I'
C
Your letter should include adresses, date and a closing sentence
D
Only write full sentences

Slide 5 - Quizvraag

Choose the best option
A
I look forward for your prompt reply
B
I am looking forward to your prompt reply
C
I will look forward to your prompt reply
D
I am looking for your prompt reply

Slide 6 - Quizvraag

You are writing a letter of application to Alice Duncan, who works at a Hotel. How should you adress her in your letter?
A
Dear Alice,
B
Dear Mrs A. Duncan,
C
Dear Mrs Duncan,
D
Dear Sir/Madam,

Slide 7 - Quizvraag

You are writing a letter of application to Alice Duncan, who works at a Hotel. With which 2 words should you end your letter (groet)?

Slide 8 - Open vraag

Revision Part 2: Key Grammar rules

Slide 9 - Tekstslide

Which option is grammatically correct?
A
I am a 15 year old boy
B
I am a boy 15 years old
C
I am a 15 years old boy
D
I am a 15-year-old boy

Slide 10 - Quizvraag

Choose the correct option
A
If you knew you will tell her
B
If you will know you tell her
C
If you knew you would tell her
D
If you would know you will tell her

Slide 11 - Quizvraag

an ...
A
...cold
B
...honour
C
...year
D
...pleasure

Slide 12 - Quizvraag

I ______ here since 2017.
A
lived
B
have lived
C
have been living
D
had lived

Slide 13 - Quizvraag

Put this sentence in the correct order:
at / about / to / you / last month / my holiday / I / your camp site / writing / am

Slide 14 - Open vraag

Choose the correct future form:
I ... my final exams in May this year.
A
will do
B
am going to do
C
am doing
D
do

Slide 15 - Quizvraag

Revision Part 3: Common mistakes in formal writing
Type ''correct'' if the sentence is correct, If the sentence is incorrect, write down what the mistake is and correct it.

Slide 16 - Tekstslide

Four people put there names on the list.

Slide 17 - Open vraag

She is very interested in nature.

Slide 18 - Open vraag

Firstly ..., Secondly..., At last I would like to ask you about my salary.

Slide 19 - Open vraag

I like to watch a good show on Netflix.

Slide 20 - Open vraag

I would like to congratulate you on your new job.

Slide 21 - Open vraag

I have applied to a new job.

Slide 22 - Open vraag

I have a few questions. But first I would like to mention that I am still a student.

Slide 23 - Open vraag

I will enclose some photo's.

Slide 24 - Open vraag

Revision part 4: Formal language
In your letter you should avoid informal language. Write a formal word that could be used instead of the informal word in the next few sentences.

Slide 25 - Tekstslide

I can deal with difficult customers quite well.

Slide 26 - Open vraag

We were disappointed by the course, plus the fee was too expensive.

Slide 27 - Open vraag

I thought the food was okay.

Slide 28 - Open vraag

I have a lot of complaints.

Slide 29 - Open vraag

You can call me if you need me.

Slide 30 - Open vraag