Teacher Guide
Explain that the students need to consider who the piece of writing is for and write in an appropriate tone for the audience.
10mins: Introduction:
Online homework: Discuss any problems or difficulties the student may be having.
Independent reading: Ask the student about what they have read in English during the last week. If you are reading a novel together, discuss the assigned reading and any vocabulary words/ writing assignments.
Speaking practice - part 3:
What are the advantages and disadvantages of each aspect of modern life?
- computers and mobile phones
- ready meals
- cars
- electricity
- medicine
15mins: Test: 56 reading practice - part 3
**20mins: **Test: 56 writing practice - part 2
10mins: Have the student write an outline for each of the prompts available on the page. They will detail what they would discuss if it were obligatory to write a piece for each one. Have students make a list of high-level words and phrases which could be used for each prompt. While the student is writing the outlines, mark their writing response. Discuss the piece of writing together, introducing any new vocabulary words or phrases which could enhance their writing based on the given topics.
**05mins: **Warm down: Goodbye, see you next time. Encourage students to do additional reading for vocabulary building outside of the lesson. News articles, short stories, and novels are all great examples.
1) Part two may include any of the following: a letter/email, a proposal, a report or a review.
2) Candidates should cater their piece of writing towards a specific audience.
3) Candidates will be expected to display awareness of the style and tone required by each task.
4) Counting words wastes time, it's better to practice enough times that you feel like you can accurately judge the word count by just looking at the writing.
5) Encourage students to choose prompts/topics that match their interests and display their writing skills effectively.
Check:
- Is it easy to read and follow?
- Is all the information relevant to the task?
- has the student used an appropriate tone?
- are there between 220 and 260 words?