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Lesson Objectives
Lesson Objectives
- Punctuate written work on a range of text types with reasonable accuracy
- Explain advantages and disadvantages of plans and ambitions
Unit Opener
Unit Opener
Where do you cycle? What’s the furthest you have cycled?
Pre Writing
Pre Writing
Writing Tips
A semi-formal letter / email:
is written to a person you know but he/she is not a friend or relative of yours.
begins with Dear Mr / Miss / Mrs / Ms / Dr + surname or with Dear + first name and ends with Yours sincerely, All the best, Best wishes or Yours.
is neutral in style (not too informal and not too formal).
When writing a semi-formal letter / email asking for and giving information:
write in an appropriate style.
cover all the points / information required in your answer.
organise the information in paragraphs.
use standard grammar and spelling conventions.
use a combination of direct and indirect questions.
use appropriate phrases to express enthusiasm.
I am very interested in ...
As I am very keen on ... I think it is a good opportunity ...
I was excited to hear / see ...
I would be delighted ...
I have always been fond of ...
While Writing
While Writing
A - Discuss.
A - Discuss.
Would you like to take part in a cycling race to raise money for charity? Why / Why not?
2. What kind f information would you want to have about the race before you made your decision?
B - Read the announcement about the Putrajaya Century Bike Ride and the letter a student wrote in response. Then, answer the questions.
B - Read the announcement about the Putrajaya Century Bike Ride and the letter a student wrote in response. Then, answer the questions.
How does Aiman address the person he is writing to?
What information does Aiman give about himself?
What information does Aiman ask for?
Does he use direct or indirect questions?
How does Aiman sign off?
Dear Ms Samad,
I saw the announcement about the Putrajaya Century Bike Ride on my school noticeboard and I am very interested in participating in this event.
My name is Aiman Megat and I am fifteen years old. I am not a member of the cycling club and have never taken part in any cycling events. As I am very keen on cycling, I think it is a good opportunity to join the club and take part in the bike ride.
However, I would like to have some more information about the cycling club and the bike ride. Firstly, I would like to know how much the registration fee is. It is not mentioned in the announcement. Also, when will I have to pay it by? I was also wondering if the cycling club will do any training for the bike ride. Please let me know when and where it will take place and if there is a weekly schedule.
Looking forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely,
Aiman Megat
D - You have seen the following announcement on your school noticeboard. You are interested in taking part but you need more information before you decide. You want to ask about:
D - You have seen the following announcement on your school noticeboard. You are interested in taking part but you need more information before you decide. You want to ask about:
the price of the caving trip
if lunch is provided and
whether you need any special equipment.
Write a letter to Mr Trenton giving any necessary information about yourself and asking the information you want.
Reflection
Reflection
Do you think cycle rides to raise money for charity are a good idea? What activity would you prefer to do to raise money for charity?
Do you think cycle rides to raise money for charity are a good idea? What activity would you prefer to do to raise money for charity?
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