Writing Drill ( Activity –based-learning )

Writing in Stations ( 5 stations )

Teaching Aids

i. 5 envelopesii. 5 tasks written on A4 papers ( suggestions are given )iii. Blank A4 papers ( for students to write their sentences )iv. Mahjong papers

5 tasks in envelopes ( Simple DW questions ) Each station is given a different task Each station is given 5 minutes to complete the task simultaneously. ( time limit

is flexible, based on the students’ proficiency level ) The demand of the task varies based on the students’ proficiency level. For LEP,

students can write simple sentences. For SEP/ HEP, students can write compound or complex sentences

Teacher should provide help and guidance as the students perform their tasks. Students write their products on an A4 paper. After completing the task, they move to the next station. At the end of the +- 30th minute, all students complete 5 tasks. This is flexible as

teacher should provide sufficient support to ensure learning takes place. It may take more than 30 minutes, but not too long. If it is made a competition, students will be more focused and enthusiastic.

All the 5 tasks (written on A4 papers) are pasted on a Mahjong paper and put on the wall.

Gallery walk. As students visit or move from one station to another, they are allowed to make comments or add ideas.

Students write the final products in their exercise book.

Envelope A

Advise your friend to start revising

Study group Make time table Ask teacher to help Exercise for health Revise all important topics

Envelope B

Report the poor condition of your school canteen

Food is expensive Dirty plates Flies Floor dirty and slippery Workers not friendly

Envelope C

Tell your friend about your hometown

Many interesting places Visit old museum Food stalls and restaurants Beautiful lake garden Play golf at golf resort

Envelope D

Report to your teacher about what you did during the holiday

Visited grandparents- hometown Fishing trip with grandfather Shopped at Jaya Jusco Helped mother at restaurant Went for tuition

Envelope E

Advise your friend who likes to watch television

Should study more Select only good shows Not good for eyes Waste time Make you lazy