Workshop | Word Order
Time | 30 minutes
After this you are going to write the letter.
A | Structure organising game
Time: 5 minutes
You will be handed two envelopes, one has a number 1 on it, and the other a number 2.
Open the envelope with the number 1 on it.
Inside you'll find a formal letter, cut up into words, phrases and sentences.
There are five extra words that you won't have to use.
It is up to you to arrange this letter in such a way that it makes sense again.
When you're done, write the letter on a separate piece of paper.
Choose the words or phrases that you find difficult or don't know at all, and look up both a translation and a synonym.
When you're done, cut those words out and put them in the empty envelope with number 2 on it, along with the word that you found difficult.
Exchange envelopes with your neighbours.
Now, open the envelopes and mix and match the words!
You can use the following sites for translating and looking for synonyms;
google.translate.com
www.thesaurus.com
www.dictionary.com
B | Word order game
Time: 15 minutes
Two stacks with A4 cards. Each stacks has 10 cards and each card, both sides, has a word on it.
Two teams, size 4 - 6. One of the group is the team leader. The team leader checks if the sentence that has been made is correct. The team leader communicates with the teacher/game master that they finished a sentence and the game master decides if it is. Each word is one point. It is not allowed to create the same sentence or remove one word. It is allowed to switch words to make it a different sentence. Every time a sentence has been approved the team leader has to write the sentence down on a piece of paper.
The game master/teacher counts the correct sentences of each team and decides who the winner is after 10 minutes.
C | Start to write the letter
Time: 10 minutes
Go through these steps. Pick at least one of the example sentences and finish them.
D | Write the letter
Time: 45 minutes
The remaining time of the lesson you have time to write your letter. Elobarate on your previously made sentences.
If you are struggling or have questions, ask the teacher.
E | Evaluation
Time: 10 minutes
After 45 minutes you will switch letters with your neighbour, read it and discuss it. Give each other feedback.
HOMEWORK
Take the feedback into consideration and improve your letter.
The letter has to be finished by next week's lesson.