Writing Lesson
B1 level
Description
Materials
Main Aims
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To enable students to write a four-paragraph article about a sport or activity they enjoy, using the model text to guide structure and content.
Subsidiary Aims
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1. To develop reading skills (reading for gist and specific information) through answering comprehension questions about the model text. 2. To highlight and practice useful vocabulary and organizational features from the text (paragraph purpose, sequencing, personal reasons). 3. To encourage speaking fluency as preparation for the writing task.
Procedure (37-45 minutes)
This lesson will be started by asking students do they like running or not. Then, I will ask them whether they prefer to run alone or with people, and why or why not.
Firstly, I am going to ask students to read the article "Why I love Parkrun" on page 119. Then I am going to ask them the following questions: 1. What is the Parkrun organization? 2. When did the writer join Parkrun, and how many times has she been with them since? 3. Why does the writer enjoy Parkrun? 4. What does the writer recommend if there is no Parkrun in your area? I am going to check the answers with the whole class.
I am going to ask students to do section B on page 119. Then, students will be asked to check their answers in pairs. After that, I explain the purpose of each paragraph in the sample model: the first paragraph provides basic information about the activity, and the second describes when and why the writer began the activity, including personal details, the third paragraph describes why she enjoys the activity now, and the fourth paragraph encourages the reader to try it and gives a recommendation.
Firstly, I am going to ask students to think about a sport or activity they enjoy. Then, I am going to ask them whether they liked this activity when they first started, do they enjoy it now, and whether they would recommend it to others. After that, I am going to ask them to discuss these questions with their pairs to generate ideas. Then, I ask them to write a four-paragraph article following the model structure. Meanwhile, I monitor and support their writings.
After students finish writing, I am going to ask them to exchange their articles with their pairs and read each other's articles. Then, I am going to collect all articles and provide whole-class feedback focusing on typical errors and good examples (without naming the students). Then, I am going to ask students to write a second draft at home, incorporating feedback.
