V4 Finish Up + Introduction Writing

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 4

Welcome to class!

I haven't finished my homework for today because ...

1. I didn't feel like it.
2. I didn't have enough time.
3. I was called away to a snowball fight.
4. of a very special reason.

PTO 3

3B Examenvaardigheden

- Finish Up Chapter 33-48

- Stepping Stones Theme 3

FRIDAY VOCAB CHECK IN

Week 2 FU 33-36

Week 3 FU 37-40

CROCUS HOLIDAY

Week 4 FU 41-44 (+ SO)

Week 5 FU 45-48

Week 6 SS Theme 3

REPETITION WEEK

to occur

jammed

flammable

underground

hired

connection

inflammable

to happen

rented

link

congested

tube

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Write a sentence: to check - puncture.

Use a continuous tense and 6 extra words.

Writing

When do you think you might need to write a formal letter in English?

Writing letters: the basics

- who are you writing?

- what's the aim?

- what kind of language and style does this require?

A letter of complaint should differ from an application letter. 

Writing letters: the basics

Check your grammar, punctuation and word choice. 

If in doubt:

Grammar Stepping Stones Reference Book or the internet

Word choice Dutch/English or Learner's Dictionaries

https:

Which meaning of 'declare' belongs to this sentence?

The customs officer asked if she had anything to declare.

1. 1
2. 3
3. 4
4. 5

Writing letters: the basics

Pay attention to culturally bound terms.

Compare: 

‘I sit on the VWO’ to

‘I attend pre-university education at a secondary school, called ‘VWO’ in the Netherlands’.

Writing letters: the basics

Vaak bevatten brieven dezelfde soort zinnen die je steeds weer kunt gebruiken. 

Andere woorden en uitdrukkingen moet je opzoeken in je woordenboek.

Examples of frequently used phrases

• I am writing because ...
  
• I am applying for the post of trainee ...
  
• I am interested in ...
  
• I am writing to enquire about ...
  
• With reference to your/the advertisement of 8 June regarding …, I ...

Examples of frequently used phrases

• Should you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
• I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience.
• I look forward to a speedy reply.
• I hope to hear from you soon.

Criteria for your letter

• Structure (adress, date, opening, core, closing);
  
• Fitting tone and word use (formal/informal)
• All instructions from the assignment are included;
• Spelling and grammar (mainly: tenses, word order, adjectives, modals);
• Level of writing overall.
  

Homework tomorrow

• Download the Brievenboekje handout from ELO (period 3).
  
• Read pages 5 to 8 about conventions and lay out.
  
• Read pages 9 to 10 about coherence and linking devices.
• Think of one multiple choice question for each chapter to ask your fellow class mates.
  
• Send your two questions to your teacher via Teams.