writing 3a

In this course we will practise writing using our creativity and imagination. We will plan our pieces and write with the audience in mind, and develop grammar and vocabulary.
Lesson 1       The Easter Bunny-Narrative.
Lesson 2       The School Play-A Personal Account.
Lesson 3       White-A Descriptive Poem.
Lesson 4       Environment Week-Procedure.
Lesson 5       Crocodile on the Loose- A Factual account.
Lesson 6       The School Canteen-Presenting opposing views.
Lesson 7       The Race- Narrative.
Lesson 8       Daniel Brown-Information report.
Lesson 9       Hand Held Computers-Presenting an Argument.
Lesson 10      Billy the Bully-Narrative.
Lesson 11      The Skateboard Park-Developing Supporting Facts.
Lesson 12      Tessie-Personal Account.
Lesson 13      Does Santa Exist? Explaining One’s View.
Lesson 14      Messages and Mummies-Information Report.
Lesson 15      Visit Wales-Information report.

 GRADING:
Active participation 40% (asking questions, talking in English about the topics, concentration, adding to class atmosphere). Homework 20%. Final Report 40%.

Final report. 450 words. Choose one topic from the course.

EXPLORING WRITING WORKBOOK 2 (GARRET). LEARNERS PUBLISHING PTE LTD.,
ISBN 981 4070 58 0.

writing 4a

You will practise writing paragraphs, and how to organize a paragraph with for example pre-writing and topic sentences. You will also learn how to write a 4 paragraph essay.

The final report will be a 4 paragraph essay (450 words).

You will also develop these paragraphs by writing in different styles such as narratives (ordered events in a story) description and classification.

COURSE OUTLINE
Lessons 1-2   How to organize a paragraph.
Lessons 4-10           How to develop paragraphs.
Lessons 11-12          The 4 paragraph essay.
Lessons 13-15          I am student-writing about personal experiences.

 GRADING:
Active participation 40% (asking questions, talking in English about the topics, concentration, adding to class atmosphere). Homework 20%.

Final Report 40%.