Introductie
Op deze Wikiwijs-pagina vind je informatie over Writing Skills 1, een PTA-onderdeel van het vwo-programma voor Engels.
Dit PTA wordt afgenomen in december 2023.
Writing Skills SE
Purpose
In this SE you will prove your writing skills in formal letters. Your language competence needs to be on a B1+ level, which means that...
- ... you can convey information and ideas on abstract as well as concrete topics, check information, and ask about or explain problems with reasonable precision.
- ... you can write text that is clear and well-organised.
- ... you can describe your feelings, experiences and opinions on things you have done or seen.
- ... you can describe the advantages and disadvantages of issues you have an interest in.
- ... you can summarise facts and events.
- ... you have enough vocabulary to convey the main idea about various topics with precision.
- ... your grammar is controlled and generally good. Errors may occur in advanced structures, but do not hinder meaning.
- ... your spelling, punctuation and layout are accurate enough to be followed.
Assignment
You will practise writing different types of formal letters, such as:
- letter of application
- letter of complaint
- making an inquiry
- proposal
This SE is a written exam, which you will sit in February 2023. It counts for 10% of your full PTA-mark.
The SE lasts 100 minutes. You may bring a dictionary Dutch-English to use during the exam.
You can find information on how you will be assessed and marked for this SE under 'Evaluation'.
Planning & deadlines
Soon you will find a planning below to help you prepare for your writing exam.
| date |
preparation |
deadlines/SE |
| 6/11-10/11 |
- entry level test
- WR Exam Issue Advertisements ***(*) 37-41
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| 13/11-17/11 |
- WR Exam Issue Advertisements ***(*) 43+44
|
finish practice letter WR Exam Issue Advertisements ***(*) |
| 20/11-24/11 |
- discuss practice letter from previous week & study improvement points
- WR 22.2 mystery article OR practice material from quest
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| 27/11-1/12 |
- WR 22.2 mystery article OR practice material from quest
|
finish practice letter |
| 4/12-8/12 |
- discuss practice letter from previous week & study improvement points
- WR 22.2 mystery article OR practice material from quest
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| 11/12-14/12 |
- WR 22.2 mystery article OR practice material from quest
|
finish practice letter |
| 15/12-21/12 |
SE WEEK |
This is the minimum you should do to prepare well. Of course, the more you practise, the better you'll get. If you want to hand in more than three practice letters, I'll be happy to give you feedback.
Entry level test
Please do the entry level-test below to find out whether you master the required vocabulary and grammar.
Entry Level Test
➜ Do the test during an English BloX or organise your own schedule
➜ Discuss your score with Mrs Wams during an English BloX
Practice Materials
Wasp Reporter
- Exam Issue
- Study the Letter Coach in your Student File on page 3-4
- Advertisements --> Letter of application, ***(*).
- WR 22.1
- Party Drug Paradox --> Formal Letter (invitation)
Online materials
Sample writing exams
Evaluation
In the rubric used to assess your writing in the SE, you will find the following categories:
- Use of Language
- use of vocabulary
- use of grammar
- errors made
- Contents
- whether you fulfill the task completely and inform your reader well.
- Communicative Achievement
- whether you can use conventions relating to different text types
- whether you can keep a reader interested
- whether you can get the message across
- whether you can use linking words and other techniques to structure your text
- whether you can organise a text, both in content and visually
oefenbrief 1 SOLLICITATIE.doc
