Suggested Follow-up Activities
Learner' possible problem(s) (for reference only)
- Learners are not able to write or respond to simple texts using a small range of vocabulary.
- Learners are not able to present one's ideas clearly and coherently using appropriate sentence patterns and cohesive devices.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |  |
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 | |
* 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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