6. Check spelling using a dictionary and write a final version of your report. You could ask students to read the texts they have written and circle the words they consider difficult to write so they can check their spelling using a dictionary. Once they have done so, invite them to write their final versions. Differentiated Instruction For this and the previous activity you could use the Think-Pair Share Strategy to promote peer tutoring. Don’t forget to always highlight the contribution of each student; e.g., one tutors another to write the final version of the report, but the one being tutored designs the graphic material. 7. Work with another pair to read each other’s report. Use the checklist to practice peer assessment. You may organize the class into small teams by joining two pairs together; have them exchange their reports and use the checklist provided to practice peer assessment. Read aloud the aspects in the first column to ensure understanding. Once all pairs have received their assessment, tell them to take it into account when preparing their products, as these activities are just a practice for it.
4 With your partner, read the information you wrote in the previous activity and underline the most important words.Then, discuss what the purpose of your report will be and write an appealing title including at least one of the words you underlined.
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used for? To recall information about this theme, go to page 116.
6 Check spelling using a dictionary and write a final version of your report.
7 Work with another pair to read each other’s report. Use the checklist to practice peer assessment.
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The introduction explains the purpose. The subheadings indicate the theme of each section in the body. The conclusion gives a suggestion. The graphic resource helps to better understand the information.
• Write the dra of your report. First, write the introduction explaining the purpose. Then, paraphrase the information you researched to write the body. Finally, write the conclusion including a suggestion for your reader. • For homework, create or look for a graphic resource to illustrate your report. Self-evaluation (Circle.) To write information about jobs and professions, I… …completed writing models. yes no …chose appropriate connectors to link sentences. yes no …included graphic resources. yes no It was easy / difficult for me to check spelling. Tip: Every time you write a text, make sure to use a dictionary to check spelling. Illustrated Report Reader According to the author, what are the best reasons to choose a job? (pp. 109-111)
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people should not do that). Elicit the good reasons (a job has to bring satisfaction, you have to be passionate about it, it has to help society). Ask them if they agree with these ideas and have them give other good reasons. Product: Illustrated Report In this lesson, students will write the draft of their report using the information they already have. Organize the class into pairs, read instructions aloud, and monitor while they work. This activity will be your fourth evidence in this unit; ask students to file it following the procedure you prefer. Self-evaluation You could read the statements in the box together to make sure everybody understands what they need to self-evaluate. Read the tip provided and make sure to offer individual support to those students who detected areas of opportunity. How can we help each other improve our work? Encourage students to explain how peer assessment helped them improve their work (when checking other classmates’ work they may notice omissions or mistakes they also made).
Write information about jobs and professions to make a report.
Teaching Guidelines
• Write titles for reports. • Decide the graphic resources that will be used. • Check spelling. Development 4. With your partner, read the information you wrote in the previous activity and underline the most important words. Then, discuss what the purpose of your report will be and write an appealing title including at least one of the words you underlined. Elicit the meaning of appealing (attractive or interesting). Have them consider again their audience to decide the best title for their reports. 5. Create or look for a graphic resource to illustrate your report. You may ask students to go to page 116 so they may recall the different types of graphic resources they learned. Tell them they can create one of these resources or they can also use a picture.
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