Learning Targets for Key Stage 2 : |
ISc - |
to exchange messages such as writing simple
letters |
KSb - |
to interpret and use given information
through processes or activities such as matching, sequencing,
describing, classifying and to follow instructions |
ESd - |
to give expression to one's experience
through activities |
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Learning
Objectives:
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Text Types
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Vocabulary
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Language Items and Communicative
Functions
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Language
Skills
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Attitudes
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Generic
Skills
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N.A.
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use formulaic
expressions to begin and end a letter |
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develop sensitivity
towards language use in the process of
communication |
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Related Basic
Competencies:
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L3-R-5-P6BC: |
Using a range of reading
strategies to understand the meaning of simple texts with the help
of cues |
L4-W-2-P6BC: |
Using common punctuation marks in simple texts with some degree of accuracy |
L3-W-3-P6BC
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Writing and/or responding to simple texts with relevant information and ideas (including personal experiences, imaginative ideas and evaluative remarks) with the help of cues |
L3-W-4-P6BC: |
Writing simple texts using a small range of vocabulary, sentence patterns, cohesive devices and verb forms fairly appropriately with the help of cues despite some spelling and grammatical mistakes |
L3-W-5-P6BC: |
Constructing short and
simple texts on familiar topics with little guidance to communicate
one's own ideas and experiences intelligibly |
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Activity
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Description
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Duration
(mins.)
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For
students'self-access |
Part
1
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An
interactive activity: A Letter to a Friend
Learners get familiar with formulaic
expressions and their positions in a personal letter.
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15
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Part
2
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An
interactive activity: What is Different?
Learners
distinguish the difference between an informal letter and a formal letter.
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15 |
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Part 3
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An
interactive activity: A Letter to the Principal
Learners
recognize the layout and formulaic expressions of a formal
letter.
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15
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Part 4
Activity Plan
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A classroom activity: A Letter from a
Pen-friend
Learners read a letter and write a reply.
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30 |
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