Этапы формирования умений написания личного письма. Для данных упражнений использую методическую литературу из списка, приведенного выше.
Этап 1. Рецептивные упражнения.
Чтение текстов и их анализ с целью выявления важных моментов с точки зрения организации текста, употребления языкового материала, логики высказывания.
Этап 2. Рецептивно-продуктивные упражнения.
Закрепление полученных знаний в ходе выполнения ряда тренировочных упражнений
Этап 3. Продуктивные упражнения.
Примеры рецептивных упражнений.
Ex.1. An informal letter is a letter to an English-speaking friend. In this kind of letter we may use:
a friendly and personal tone
contraction verb forms like I’m and hasn’t
phrasal verbs
informal expressions such as a bit (for ‘a little’)
fewer passive verb forms
Can you think of anything else to add to the list?
Ex.2. Read the letter. Which words or sentences:
say why the sender is writing?
tell you the order in which things happened?
ask for a reply?
Dear Pam,
Thanks for your letter. It was great to hear from you.
I must tell you about a really amazing experience I had yesterday. It was our day off so we went to an old friend near Oxford and flew a microlight. I was with Jane who is a very friendly incntuctor. First we went across grass very quickly, shaking a lot. Then we were in the air with only the noise of the engine and I thought ‘I hope this thing doesn’t stop’ because when I looked down I saw it was a long way.
After that we flew over some trees and suddenly we started to stop. Jane said it was because the air was colder there and it always happened like that, but I was terrified .
At last we came down. Our landing was hard but the first thing I said when I got out was ‘When can I do this again?’ It was the wonderful fun.
Please write soon to tell me your news.
Love,
Peter
примеры рецептивно-продуктивных упражнений.
Ex.3. Read the two letters and say why they have been written. Then, compare and contrast them to find characteristics of formal and informal style.
MODEL A
Dear John,
Just thought I’d drop you a line to congratulate you on your promotion. Lynda told me about in yesterday, and I can only say how pleased I am – though not surprised.
Considering what a hard-working and dedicated policeman you’ve been, it’s only logical that they should decide to promote you to Detective Sergeant. I’m sure your part in solving that series of burglaries had an influence as well. It takes a special talent to solve a complicated case like that, and obviously you have it. I hope in your new role you’ll have the chance to prove yourself again and again – not that I hope there’s lots of crime, but you know what I mean.
Once more, congratulations. Hopefully we can get together soon and celebrate a bit. Get my love to Delia and the kids, and write soon.
Regards,
Dave
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MODEL B
Dear Mr Harvey,
I have received your letter dated 12th November, which requests a reference for Mr Dean Guthrie. I am pleased to comply your request and to provide the following information.
Mr Dean Guthrie has been employed at Millibank in Huntersville for five years, where he has held the position of Head of Security. Mr Guthrie has decided to leave this post, as he is moving to Bristol.
After twenty years of dedicated service in the London Metropolitan Police Force, Mr Guthrie came to us in June 1990. Using his excellent skills and training, he helped to design the bank’s security system. Mr Guthrie is very good at dealing with difficult situations, and is a patient, tactful man.
Mr Guthrie is modest, and friendly. His professionalism, honesty, and loyalty have made him a model employee.
I have no hesitation in recommending Mr Guthrie for any position in security .
Yours sincerely,
John Smith (General Manager)
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Ex.4. Look at expressions and match them with purposes 1-8
That remainds me
I’m really sorry I
I’b better close now
Pleese let me know
Why don’t you
I’m glad to hear that
I look forward to hearing fron you
Many thanks for your letter
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to finish the letter
to ask for information
to comment on goog news
to change the subject
to ask for a reply
to apologize
to thank them for writing
to suggest or invite
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Ex.5. Analyze an informal letter
А. Work in pairs. Read models A and B, and say which one is appropriate. Think about whether:
the paragraphs are clearly organized
the style is appropriate
MODEL A
Dear Tim,
Hi – how are you? I’m good but I have exams this week at school. I write to answer your letter in which you ask me for my advice.
There are a range of options you could choose from. But before I begin with those, I like to say it’s a shame you can’t take extra lessons. I had extra lessons when I wanted to improve my French and that it helped a lot, but that was also because of my teacher. She was the best! Anyway, you could listen to the English music more often.
Of course you shouldn’t spend hours to listen to music. That’s just a waste of time! Listening to songs in English is a good way to learn new vocabulary, and it’s fun too! Furthermore, if I was you I’d read more in English. You can also have conversations with a friend in English, and then correct each other’s mistakes.
I recommend that you accept these advices on the matter.
Yours sincerely,
Angela
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MODEL B
Dear Dan,
Thanks for your last letter. I think it’s great you want to brush up on your English and of course I’m only too glad to help you. Here are a few things you could try.
First of all, it would be a good idea to start reading more in English. You probably won’t have time to read novels but there are plenty of magazines that also help you improve your English. As you are so fond of nature, why don’t you take out a subscription to Natural Geographic?
Another suggestion is to watch films on DVD without the subtitles. That way you force yourself to listen to the language very carefully.
The best advice I can give you is to get more English-speaking pen-friends and email friends. That method really worked for me when I wanted to improve my Italian. I hope these ideas will help. And remember, practice makes perfect, so don’t give up too easily! Write and let me Know how you get on.
Yours,
Pam
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В. In pairs answer the following questions about model A.
What irrelevant information has the writer included in the main body?
Has the writer used the correct style?
How could the paragraphs have been better organized?
Correct the grammatical mistakes.
C. In pairs answer the following questions about model B.
What style has the writer used?
Has the writer organized the points clearly into paragraphs?
What is the topic of each paragraph?
Underline the topic sentences. Replace them with other appropriate ones.
Ex. 6. Read the following topics and write any one of them in an appropriate style using 120-150 words.
Примеры продуктивных упражнений.
A friend of yours has sent you a letter asking for your advice as he and his parents disagree about what he should study at university. Write a letter giving him your advice.
You have just been offered a very good job abroad. Write to your best friend, giving details of your news and plans.
You have been invited by your friend to spend the weekend on his father’s farm. Write a letter accepting or refusing this invitation.
Этапы формирования умений по письму.
Этап 1. Рецептивные упражнения.
Чтение текстов и их анализ с целью выявления важных моментов с точки зрения организации текста, употребления языкового материала, логики высказывания.
Этап 2. Рецептивно-продуктивные упражнения.
Закрепление полученных знаний в ходе выполнения ряда тренировочных упражнений
Этап 3. Продуктивные упражнения.
Учащиеся самостоятельно составляют высказывания на иностранном языке.
приложение №7
образец написания письма
Your address
The date
Greeting
Dear….,
Introduction (§ 1-opening remarks)
Main Body (§§ 2-3 - development of the subject )
Conclusion (§ 4 - closing remarks)
Ending (say goodbye and sign your name)
StPetersburg
Russia
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January 1st
Dear Mary,
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Thank you for your lovely birthday card, I have not written sooner as I wanted to invite you
round and would never find a suitable time.
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We are having a small party next Friday night to celebrate Tony’s return from Canada , and we
would be very happy if you and Simon could join us, around 8 p.m. Do come if you can.
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Looking forward to seeing you.
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Yours,
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Anna
приложение №8
Useful Vocabulary
Вводные фразы
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Заключительные фразы
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It was great to get your letter….
Thanks for your letter. It was great to hear from you.
Thanks for your long letter. It was really great to hear all your news, after not hearing from you for ages…..
Sorry I haven’t written for so long but…
I’m sorry I haven’t written for so long, but ……
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….. Write back soon!
If you want to know anything else, just drop me a line.
Well, that’s all for now.
That’s all my news for now…
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