Suggested Follow-up Activities
Learners' possible problem(s) (for reference only)
- Learners are not able to write about one's own likes and dislikes, family and friends.
- Learners are not able to write and / or reply to invitation cards / greeting cards / notes / short and simple letters.
- Learners are not able to make signs, complete tables, or write simple sentences based on given information.
- Learners are not able to complete short and simple poems, rhymes, stories and diaries.
- Learners are not able to write using appropriate format and formulaic expressions of different text types.
- Learners are not able to make use of cues and prompts to assist their writing.
Suggested Follow-up Activities
| Learning Unit | Description | Problem addressed (see above) | Suggested duration (minutes) | For Students' Self-access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
A Greedy Boy |
By reading a story about two boys in the woods, learners learn to use contextual and visual clues to construct meaning. They also learn to rearrange the story and rewrite a new ending. Related Module: Places and Activities |
|
95 |  |
A Story About Bobby |
By reading a story about a wounded dog named Bobby, learners are guided to predict the content and the development of a story. They also learn to complete the story using their imaginative ideas. Related Module: Caring and Sharing |
|
70 | |
Birthday Angel |
By reading the letters to and from the Birthday Angel, learners understand the format of a letter and the formulaic expression used to begin and to end a letter. Related Module: Me, My Family and Friends |
|
45 | |
Book Covers |
By reading various book covers, learners identify the information given on them. They are provided the opportunity to create a simple story book in groups. Related Module: The World Around Us |
|
80 | |
Card Writing |
Using the examples of cards written for different purposes, learners learn the format of greeting cards. They also learn how to write a reply to an invitation. Related Module: Places and Activities |
|
50 | |
Haunted House |
By reading a story about a haunted house, learners predict what they will see, feel, hear and smell. They learn the vocabulary related to these senses. Related Module: Using My Five Senses |
|
35 | |
Saving Princess Nancy |
Learners learn to use adjectives to describe people’s appearance and personality, and to arrange the adjectives in a proper order through PowerPoint presentations, interactive listening games, classroom activities and writing tasks. Related Module: The World Around Us |
|
190 | |
Student Cards |
Learners learn to look for specific information from student cards and personal recounts by identifying the key words. Related Module: Me, My Family and Friends |
|
45 | |
* The list of possible problems is for teachers' reference only and is not meant to be exhaustive or prescriptive. Teachers can always adapt the activities/materials in order to cater for students' needs.
Other Resources
Teachers may refer to the following resources or experiences for further information in planning and preparing their learning and teaching activities:
- Education Bureau, HKSARG
˙ English Language Education Section, Curriculum Development Institute
References and Resources
http://www.edb.gov.hk/index.aspx?langno=1&nodeID=2773 - Kim’s Korner for Teacher Talk
Ideas for teaching writing
http://www.kimskorner4teachertalk.com/writing/menu.html - Centre for Independent Language Learning
Writing
http://elc.polyu.edu.hk/CiLL/writing.htm - The Teachers Corner
Writing Lesson Plans
http://www.theteacherscorner.net/lesson-plans/writing/index.htm - National Writing Project
30 Ideas for Teaching Writing
http://www.nwp.org/cs/public/print/resource/922#Five - Outta Ray's Head Writing Lessons
http://home.cogeco.ca/~rayser3/writing.htm - ReadWriteThink
Process Writing – Lesson Plans
http://readwritethink.org/lessons/index.asp?grade=0&strand=1&engagement=4&display.x=26&display.y=15
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