SE writing- HAVO5

Wat wordt er van je verwacht?• S501 cijfer• Toets- Schriftelijk- periode 1• 90 min

• Leerstof: Kan samenhangende tekst schrijven over• onderwerpen die vertrouwd of van persoonlijk• belang zijn. Kan formele en informele stukjes• schrijven, waarin ervaringen en indrukken• beschreven worden en kan zowel persoonlijke als• zakelijke contacten leggen.• B1 niveau• Hulpmiddelen: grammaticakaart en woordenboek!!

Waaruit bestaat de toets?

• Drie onderdelen:

• Korte zakelijke brief (let op de conventies)• Report• Twee/ drie informele mails

Report- exampleThe People Have Spoken: Button-Down Shirts Are the Best Option For First Datesby Chiara Atik on July 13, 2011 Last week, we asked you what type of shirt is the best for guys to wear on a date. Are polo shirts acceptable? Does it even matter?The overwhelming majority of respondents seemed to think that button-down shirts are the best and safest option: they’re elegant, stylish, and easy to dress up or down.Polo shirts got 10% of the votes, though it must be said that people who hate polo shirts really hate polo shirts.Coming in last was graphic tees, with only 2% of the votes. The lesson is clear: don’t let your t-shirt do the talking. Of course, attire depends also on what type of date it is, but aside from a physical activity of some sort, button-down shirts will work for almost any date.Ladies, we want to know, would you reject a guy if he showed up for a date in the wrong clothing? If you’re anti-polo, would a polo be a dealbreaker? I truly hope it won’t.

Extra REPORT assignment- ANSWER

Leisure activities compared

The pie charts reveal information about the most common leisure activities which the American public engaged in between 1999 and 2009. Overall, the largest percentage of people living in the US enjoyed walking.

As can be seen clearly, the figures for soccer, camping and walking increased slightly by 1-2% to 18%, 9% and 31% respectively during the ten-year period. On the other hand, the proportions of people taking up yoga (5 to 10 %) and swimming (9 to 18%) doubled over the same period.

By contrast, the year 2009 witnessed a significant decrease in the percentages of American people participating in the remaining activities. To be more specific, the figure for jogging nearly halved from 7% to 3%. What is more, there was a dramatic fall in the proportion of aerobics players from 13% in 1999 to 4% in 2009. Finally, when it comes to bicycling, the figure for this activity dropped from 14% to 7%.

The main features have been compared and contrasted (use linking words).

Tips…

• Bewaar al je geschreven stukjes in een mapje• Type de verbeterde brieven helemaal over

voor één hele goede brief (of 2) zodat je deze kunt raadplegen bij de voorbereiding van je SE

• Verzamel een paar voorbeelden van goede reports

• Oefen met meer schrijfopdrachten (extra brief, report of mail)

Paragraph 4 and 5

• I must (have to) say that I was fully (completely) ingnorant (unaware) concerning my lecturer’s (teacher’s) intentions.

• I would strongly advise you to get an insurance (to get insured).

Paragraph 6

• Dear …, I am really sorry for your recent dismissal (discharge, rejection). I know it might not be easy now but I am sure that it won’t take much time finding a new job. Nowadays, the economy is doing well so I am absolutely sure that you will be fine. In the meantime, I will definitely look around and keep you posted on any available positions.

Paragraph 7 and 8

• I would really like to receive (to be sent) a clarification (an explanation) on why nobody has been here (has come around) to investigate (research, study) the matter (complications), despite (in spite of) our telephone call.

• In my opinion, you could (should) have known before, that such a special offer was far (much) too cheap.

Paragraph 9 and 10

• I suspect that there will be more complaints from dissatisfied (unhappy, disappointed, displeased) customers (clients, purchasers, shoppers) within the next (following) months.

• I promise that I will stop by, as soon as possible. Nevertheless (However, Unfortunately), due to busily activities (occupations) it is not possible to do so this week.

Writing an email- 1

You and your two friends are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel.

Task: Write an email to the hotel making the arrangements. Let them know when you will be arriving (Saturday 22nd of December) and leaving (three days later), what type of rooms you would like, and ask them how much the weekend will cost. Also, let them know how you would like to receive the information.

This email is formal.

Email 1- possible answer:

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing this email to make arrangements for the stay of 3 days at your hotel.

I will be arriving with my friends on the 22nd of December which will be on Saturday morning, and leaving on the 25 th of December afternoon. I am looking to book single rooms with the attached bathroom for more privacy and convenience. I would love to have at least one bedroom with a balcony or seaside view.

I would like to receive the detailed information through email or fax with the total cost of stay during the weekend.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully,

A.G.

Writing an email- 2

You and your two friends are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel.

Task: Write an email to the hotel enquiring about activities and places of interest near the hotel. Also, let them know how you would like to receive the information.

This email is formal.

Email 2- possible answer:

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing this email to get more information on the places of interest and different activities nearby. I will be staying at your hotel for three days in December.

I would appreciate it if you could provide me with the list of activities that we can take part in during our stay for more fun and adventure. I prefer the locations to be nearby the hotel as we are not familiar with the place. Furthermore, I would also like to know if there are any historical sites or a market nearby where we can explore more about the location’s history and local culture.I would like to receive the detailed information through (by) email or fax.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully,

A.G.

Writing an email- 3

You successfully passed a job interview. You are expected to start on November 15, but you will not be available on that date as you’ve been ill for the past week and are still recovering.

Task: Write an email to your new boss (Ms. Chapman), explaining your situation, expressing your concern and suggesting a solution.

This email is formal.

Email 3- possible answer:

Dear Ms Chapman,

My name is… and I have recently passed a job interview for … position at …. I was expected to start on November 15, as agreed, and am writing because, unfortunately, I will not be able to present myself on that date.Due to fact that I got sick for the last whole week and am still recovering, I will need another week to get better. If necessary, I can give you a copy of a letter from my doctor informing that I had to stay at home and under medical care during that week.I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and hope this will not affect our relationship. If I am expected to present any other form of proof or talk to someone else in the company, please let me know.

Yours sincerely,

Steve Knightely

Writing an email- 4

You stayed at your friends’ house when you participated in an exchange programme in Australia. You left a file with important schoolwork in your room.

Task: Write an email to your friend, describing the file and ask him/her to return it to you by post. Remember, this is the first correspondence after you had said goodbye.

This email is informal.

Email 4- possible answerMy dearest ……,I am sorry I am writing only now. Firstly, I would like to thank you for all the attention and support you gave me while I was in Sydney. Things like that are priceless and all I can give you is my gratitude.

I am writing also, because of the fact that I forgot a very important document in the room where I stayed at your house. The document is …..GIVE DESCRIPTION (e.g.: a signed contract and was the most important reason for my trip to Australia, after the business seminar I attended).

You certainly can imagine how desperate I have been in the last days looking for this document in my luggage. I could not find it anywhere and now I am sure I left it in your house.

Please let me know if you find it, and post it with express delivery as soon as possible. I will pay for the expense; just let me know what is your bank accountnumber.

Best wishes,

…..your name

Pay attention to cohesion!• Cohesion refers to words and phrases that help ideas link together. Cohesive phrases

include wordings like…

Because of this, …As this shows, …As can clearly be seen from this example, …It is clear that…Thus, the idea that…To illustrate this, …After analyzing both points of view, …To provide a summary, …Without a doubt, this causes…

• Commit many of these phrases to memory and learn how to use them properly. When you get to your examination, you can use these phrases with confidence, which will not only save you time but also reduce the chances of grammatical mistakes.

Addition

• in addition In addition, I would like to point out that my neighbor is disturbing me late at night.

• and similarlyYour life will change forever and similarly, your whole family will feel the change.

• likewise Some people have little time for a hobby, and have likewise little will to get one.

• as well as Beauty, as well as being smart, is a remarkable quality

• furthermoreComputers are getting faster and faster these days; furthermore, their cost is getting lower and lower.

• moreoverI’ve been wanting a change for a long time, moreover, I feel I deserve one.

• not only … but alsoNot only this product is good for your hair, but also it may soften your skin

Sequence

• first(ly), initially, second(ly) Initially, you would start putting a plan together.

• to begin withTo begin with, you will need to commit a portion of your time to studying.

• earlier/laterLater on there comes a stage when your skills are put to a test.

• after this/that• following this/that• Then next

Consequence

• as a resultI studied well and as a result, I got a high score.

• thus • so • thereforeI was younger and therefore less experienced.

• consequently• it follows that

• thereby I upset my friend, thereby causing her pain.

• eventually• then in that case• AdmittedlyAdmittedly, he is the smartest person I know.

contrast• however - The book is expensive, however it is worth it.• on the other hand- She says she feels fine, but on the other hand, her face is pale and she

doesn’t look healthy.• despite • in spite of- In spite of the difficulties, the task was completed.• though/although - He still insists, though he knows that won’t do any good.• but• on the contrary- The music didn’t lift her spirit, on contrary, it made her feel weak and

vulnerable again.• otherwise • yet instead of- He felt unwelcome, yet instead of leaving, he stayed.• rather - Eggs for breakfast is not a good idea, I would rather have some toast.• Whereas- He was her true love, whereas for him she was just another girlfriend.• Nonetheless-While they didn’t trust each other, nonetheless they worked together for many

years.• even though• compared with • in contrast• alternatively

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