| 1. |
Convey messages |
| · |
Write a short
note explaining an absence |
| 2. |
Record information |
| Record relevant
information from |
| ·
|
A school
notice |
| 3. |
Present information |
| · |
Compare 2
flyers from different supermarkets. Fill in a teacher-made chart comparing the
prices of 4 items that are for sale in both stores |
| · |
From a
monthly memo record dates and information regarding appointments and events
onto a personal calendar or into a daytimer. |
| · |
Fill out
simple teacher-made emergency forms |
| · |
Fill out
authentic withdrawal and deposit slips |
| · |
Look at a
picture of a family and fill in a cloze |
| 4. |
Express written ideas and feelings |
| · |
Have learners
bring in pictures of their families if appropriate. Talk about them and then
write descriptions. |
|
This is my
daughter. |
|
She looks
like her father. |
|
My second
daughter looks like me. |
| · |
Compare
products, such as appliances, cars, snack foods and then fill in a comparison
chart |
| · |
Write the
do’s and don’ts for a job interview in response to picture cues. |
|
You should
arrive early. |
|
You
shouldn’t chew gum. |
|
Brainstorm to form a list
of acceptable reasons for a student to be absent from school. Write a letter to
the teacher. Use the reminder list to help you with the
letter.
Remember to
use:
| · |
Today’s
date |
| · |
Teacher’s
name |
| · |
Time/Date of
absence |
| · |
Reason |
| · |
Signature |
A student might
write:
|
November 15,
2000
Dear Mrs. Simonson,
My son, José,
was absent from school on Friday, November 12, because he had a dental
appointment.
Sincerely,
Mrs. C. Garcia |
|
Look at the flyers. Find the food named. Fill in the
chart to compare the prices at two supermarkets.
| Item |
Price at |
Price at |
|
Food World |
IGB |
| _______ |
_______ |
_______ |
| _______ |
_______ |
_______ |
| _______ |
_______ |
_______ |
|
|
Following a brainstorming session or a discussion
based on pictures, write some advice for a friend who is going for a job
interview. Include advice for before, during, and after the interview.
Before the interview you should
____
Before the interview you shouldn’t ____
During the interview
you should _____
During the interview you shouldn’t ____
After the
interview you should _____
After the interview you shouldn’t
_____ |
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