English Composition - Учебное пособие

Департамент освіти і науки Київської обласної державної адміністрації Відділ освіти Рокитнянської районної державної адміністрації Районний методичний кабінет ENGLISH COMPOSITION Рокитне 2013 Департамент освіти і науки Київської обласної державної адміністрації Відділ освіти Рокитнянської районної державної адміністрації Районний методичний кабінет English Composition Навчальний посібник з англійської мови для загальноoсвітніх навчальних закладів О.М. Семенюта Рокитне 2013 Рекомендовано науково-методичною радою Київського обласного інституту післядипломної освіти педагогічних кадрів (протокол №5 від 20.06.2013 року) Семенюта О.М. English Composition: навчально-методичний посібник/ укладач: О.М. Семенюта. The appropriate style for a composition depends on the type of composition, the situation suggested in the rubric, and who the imaginary reader is. The two main kinds of writing style are formal and informal, which usually include other features such as impersonal, factual, etc. Semi formal lies in between. It is associated with the style that is neither formal nor completely informal. The main characteristics are shown below. Formal and Informal Language Formal language Informal language A formal way of greeting and ending Dear Sir/Madam (if we do not know who we are writing to), Dear Mr Smith/Mrs Jones (if we know who we are writing to), Yours faithfully (after Dear Sir/Madam) or Yours sincerely (after Dear surname) your full name An informal way of greeting and ending Dear first name Lots of love, Take care, Best wishes, Love, Yours your first name Formal expressions, advanced vocabulary, longer sentences Taking everything into consideration, it can be said that the facilities offered are of poor quality Every day/colloquial expressions, vocabulary and idioms, shorter sentences I thought I’d drop a line… Thanks a lot for the invitation Got to go Formal linking words, phrases (However, Nevertheless, In addition, Consequently) Mobile phones are extremely useful for people. However, they can be dangerous. Simple linking words/phrases (but, so, because, and) It rains a lot here, so you’d better take an umbrella with you. No use of short forms (i. e. (You are not often asked to write compositions in these forms). They include: instructions giving directions or describing processes with accurate information in the right chronological order; leaflets giving information, advice, etc.; advertisements persuad Sent: 21/07/11 To: k_schneider@mayersoft. at Subject: my visit Hi Karin, Got your message about the weather. I’ll make sure I pack my umbrella! My flight is arriving in Vienna tomorrow at 15.00, then I’ll take a bus from the airport to the centre. I’ll give you a ring from the hotel when I get there. How about meeting up later for dinner? If Anke arrives from Stuttgart, perhaps she could join us, too. It’ll be great to see you again soon! Take care, Daniel ACTIVITY You have called your friend and found out that he/she caught a cold. Write an e-mail to your friend according to the plan below: Introduction Para 1: greeting; a few words about the purpose of your writing. Main body Para 2: express your sympathy and ask your friend when he/she caught a cold. Para 3: whether the doctor has examined him/her; what medicine he/she is taking. Conclusion Para 4: give him/her advice what to do until he/she is well; closing remarks; your signature. Write an e-mail of at least 100 words. Notes Points to consider Language Grammar Informal Contractions, exclamation marks, abbreviations Present Simple, Present Continuous, Infinitive or Gerund, Articles, Modal Verbs a) Making an Invitation Dear Mike, It’s my birthday on Saturday and I’m having a party. It starts at 8 o’clock. Can you come? It’s at the village hall. Can you bring some CDs, please? I hope to see you there. Love, Sally PS RSVP asap! Tel.643492 ACTIVITY You are going to have a party next weekend. Write an e-mail (30-50 words) using the plan below: inform about the reason for the party; people who are going to be present, time and place of the party; whether your fried has to dress up or wear casual clothes; how you are going to entertain your guests (music, dancing, video); express your desire to see your friend at the party and ask him/her to let you know about his/her decision. b) Accepting an Invitation Hi Tania, Great to hear from you. And thanks very much for the invitation to your fancy dress party on New Year’s Eve. I’ll definitely be there! I’m already thinking about my costume. ‘Hollywood’ is a great theme. I’m really looking forward to it! Love, Gloria PS. Shall I bring some food, eg. crisps? c) Declining an Invitation Hi Janet, Thanks very much for your note. It’s very kind of you to invite me to your Halloween party, but I’m afraid I won’t be able to make it. My grandparents are coming to visit us that weekend. It’s my grandma’s birthday on Saturday, and we’re going for dinner at Giovanni’s in Church Rd. It’s too bad, because I love Halloween pa