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Activity 2: Discussion
Students will be divided into 8 groups and have a discussion about\ Then the teacher will make a summary on the useful ideas of writing a thank-you note. Activity 3: Outlining
Students will be asked to read 3b, and illustrate the formation of letter.
Then the teacher will make a summary on the components of a thank-you note.
(Justification: The sample reading can help students have a basic understanding of the contents of a thank-you note. Through discussion, students' thoughts can be inspired by each other's sparkling points. The outlining can help students illustrate the main organizing structure and the most important points of the essay and make a preparation for the drafting.)
Step 2 Writing (18 minutes) (1) Drafting
The teacher will set a situation that\friend or your parents to express your thanks for his or her help according to the formation and the notes\time to write the first draft.
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(2) Peer editing
After the drafting, the teacher will ask students to check their notes with their deskmates. They should read the passage and check the ideas or the logical development. Also, check carefully the grammar, spelling and punctuation of their writings. (3) Revising
The teacher guides students to make necessary improvements in both organisation and contents based on their editing, e.g adding new points or deleting irrelevant facts, and correcting errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar or choice of words.
(Justification: Making the topic of writing close to students' life can stimulate their interests. Peer editing can provide an opportunity for students to share their writings and help them learn from each other. Proper guidance in revising can help students to make improvements in their writings.)
Step 3 Assessing (5 minutes)
The teacher will share two notes of the students and give some evaluations from the advantages and disadvantages.
Then the teacher will tell students the meaning of thanks and ask students to revise their notes according to the evaluations after class.
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(Justification: This is also a very important part for students, from which they can find their mistakes and get to know how to correct them. It' s also a good chance for them to learn the meaning of thanks.)
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