3vwo letter writing

Lesson series on letter writing
Goals:
You will learn the difference between formal and informal letters
You will learn what the structure is of a formal letter
You will learn what type of language to use in a letter
You will learn what type of information you could include in a letter

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In deze les zitten 23 slides, met interactieve quizzen, tekstslides en 2 videos.

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Lesson series on letter writing
Goals:
You will learn the difference between formal and informal letters
You will learn what the structure is of a formal letter
You will learn what type of language to use in a letter
You will learn what type of information you could include in a letter

Slide 1 - Tekstslide

What could be reasons for writing a letter/email to someone?

Slide 2 - Open vraag

Watch the video on the next slide on basic letter writing, and answer the questions on the following slides.

Slide 3 - Tekstslide

Slide 4 - Video

Name an example of someone you would write an informal letter/email to
A
Your teacher
B
Your friend
C
The mayor
D
Someone you've never met

Slide 5 - Quizvraag

Who could you write a formal letter to?
A
Your grandmother
B
Your neighbour
C
Your boss
D
A close friend

Slide 6 - Quizvraag

Where should you include the date of writing?
A
In the bottom left corner
B
At the top and at the bottom on the right
C
It does not need to be included
D
In the top right corner

Slide 7 - Quizvraag

How should you start your letter, after you've filled in the date?

Slide 8 - Open vraag

What do you think could be the difference between formal and informal language in a letter?

Slide 9 - Open vraag

Formal language
Informal language
Hey dude, how's it going?
I am writing this email to file a complaint
Dear Mr Burnsley,
Dear James,
He's always doing so much stuff.
Your book sucks.
I do not think the novel is suitable for young adults.

Slide 10 - Sleepvraag

So what about your letter?
The letter you're going to write for the 2-test on your book is going to be a letter to the author.
Now answer the questions on the next slides.

Slide 11 - Tekstslide

You are writing a letter to the author. Do you think it is it formal or informal?
A
More formal
B
More informal

Slide 12 - Quizvraag

Slide 13 - Video

Now that you know it's a formal letter to the author of your book, how do you think you should end?

Slide 14 - Open vraag

What kind of structure do you think you should use in your letter?

Slide 15 - Open vraag

Your opinion of the book + explanation

Slide 16 - Woordweb

How could you start your introduction?

Slide 17 - Open vraag

Grading criteria
1. The format of your letter (5 pt)
2. Content of your letter (10pt)
3. Your writing skills (5 pt)

Slide 18 - Tekstslide

1. The format of your letter
(5 pt)

Salutation
Structure of your letter
Paragraphs
Appropriate ending
Date/names
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Date

Dear Mr / Ms. .... ,

Intro

Body

Conclusion

Yours sincerely,

First + last name

Slide 19 - Tekstslide

Content of your letter (10pt)
You follow the assignment.
Make clear links to the book.
 Give examples and explanations. 
Meet the word count.
Follow the rules of correctly addressing your audience.
Present a clear personal opinion.

Slide 20 - Tekstslide

Your writing skills (5 pt)
Grammar
Vocabulary / register
Sentence construction
Spelling

Slide 21 - Tekstslide

Test prep.
Write down and work out any opinions you have of your book in English.
Don't forget to find support for your opinions, give examples, explain them.

You can hand in your letter between 8/4 08:30 and 9/4 18:00. Hand in your letter through ELO in Magister (opdrachten)
Include a word count, and your name.
ELO in Magister has a plagiarism scanner - plagiarism will not be accepted and will be awarded with a 1.

Slide 22 - Tekstslide

How prepared do you feel for the test now?
A
Very prepared
B
A little prepared
C
Not very prepared
D
What test?

Slide 23 - Quizvraag