Writing
Writing 7 - ELP:
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Learning Objectives:
By the end of this class I can:
write detailed descriptions of real or imaginary people.
demonstrate understanding of formality and conventions in standard letters.
comment on factual information within their field of interest.
write a formal email/letter of thanks or apology with appropriate conventions.
support ideas with relevant examples.
write a detailed description of an object, device or product.
write a formal email/letter of invitation with appropriate register and conventions.
clearly signal cause and effect relationships in structured text.
write personal emails/letters giving and commenting on news in detail.
reformulate an idea in different words to emphasize or explain a point.
end a discursive argument with a clear conclusion and opinion.
write instructions on how to repair an object, device or product.
clearly signal the difference between fact and opinion in structured text.
write a brief standard report conveying factual information, stating reasons for actions.
write an extended description of events taking place in their immediate environment.
compare information from different sources.
signal additional information in a formal structured text with a range of language.
write a structured text clearly signalling main points and supporting details.
clearly signal problem and solution relationships in structured text.
write informal emails or letters using a range of idiomatic phrases.
present additional ideas using a range of linking words and phrases.
write detailed descriptions of real or imaginary places.
write a concise summary of the main ideas of a longer structured text.
write personal emails/letters about abstract or cultural topics (e.g. music, films).
correctly attribute information from different sources.
systematically evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
structure longer texts in clear, logical paragraphs.
give a structured written explanation of a problem.
write a letter of complaint with appropriate register, structure and conventions.
develop a clear written description or narrative with relevant supporting detail and examples.
write a letter of application with appropriate register, conventions and supporting detail.
express news and views effectively in writing and relate to those of others.
show the relationship between an opinion and a counter argument in a discursive text.
compare and evaluate ideas in a structured and logical text.
adopt a level of formality appropriate to the circumstances.
write an accurate summary of an essay or article on a familiar topic.
write engaging headlines or titles to capture a reader’s attention.
Tasks
C/ Community access tasks: Write a letter of inquiry / letter of request for information.
In a letter to a friend, provide tips, informal instructions and directions regarding travel to another country (travel documents and arrangements). Fill out a health care insurance or subsidy form. Fill out notice of change of address (postal, health care, credit). Keep a daily/weekly work record/log book. Write a detailed narrative report on an accident/incident you witnessed (or watched on a video). Include a detailed sequence of events.
S / Study / Academic tasks: Looking at a diagram, describe a place (e.g., a store, a museum, a botanical garden). Research, obtain information and write about Canadian citizenship, government or social issues.
Write a story which includes a future scenario. Describe how cars (commercial coffee beans; other foodstuffs; carpets, etc.) are produced. Write a paragraph to relate / explain information in a table, graph, flow chart. Proofread, spell-check, and revise your own texts.
W / Workplace tasks: Fill out survey forms and questionnaires. Fill out survey forms with respondents’ information when canvassing. Write a paragraph for the company newsletter to announce / report a personal, community, or media event (birth, marriage, death; celebration; fund-raising campaign).
Create a short agenda for a meeting. Transcribe a short voice-mail message on a familiar topic.
Write down phone messages freehand (7-10 details). Write a simple routine business letter based on a familiar format and content. Write a formal letter / memo to your supervisor to explain your absence.
Write an employment application cover letter with a request for an interview. Write a memo to employees about a guest speaker presentation on safety in the workplace.