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Teaching plan for guided writing “__________ is a good habit”

Class: Class 9, Junior Three

Date: June 7, 2017

Demonstrator: Zhu Sihao

Teaching objectives: By the end of the lesson, the students are expected to: 1.

tell what actually a good habit is by analyzing various examples. 2.

know the basic structure of the writing according to the given material. 3.

work out a proper outline for a well-developed argumentative writing. 4.

make logical evaluation of the writing with the help of the checklist.

Stage pre-writing Purposes to help students better understand what actually a good habit is Activities brainstorm: 

give 3 examples of a habit 

figure out the meaning of a habit 

figure out the meaning of a good habit Evaluation Students can tell what actually a (good) habit is. Students can point out some irrelevancies of the writing sample according to the given material. Students figure out a proper structure.

Students can work out the basic elements of the outline.

Students can work out an informative outline for the writing.

Students can use the checklist properly to evaluate argumentative writing. to elicit the basic pair work: structure of the 

give comments on a writing sample (in terms writing according of structure, language, etc) to the given 

paraphrase the given material and give their material reasons while-writing to encourage 

students to work out a proper 

outline for a well-developed argumentative writing to enable students 

to make logical evaluation of the 

writing with the help of the checklist. complete the outline according to the given information pair work: 1) check whether the supporting information is reasonable or not and give reasons 2) make an outline according to the given topics analyze the samples according to the checklist and make comments appreciate the writing sample and underline some expressions post-writing to help students make an outline according to the given material consolidate what they have learned in class to help students write the composition by using the checklist further practice Students can work out an outline properly. assignment Students write a logical composition

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definition of a habit

________ is a good habit.

Name three examples of the habits you have in your daily life

biting nails; playing basketball after lunch; giving a phone call to my parents in the evening

What is a habit?

A habit is something you do regularly, often without thinking about it because you have done it so many times before.

A good habit is something good you do regularly.

structure for reference 1) give some comments on sample1

(pair work)

My good habit is reading every day. Because of my father, I have the chance to read some famous books and form the habit of reading every day gradually. Whether I am tired or not, I spend half an hour in reading books before going to bed. Although there are much more homework in Grade 9, I haven’t given up the habit. And the reason why I choose to insist reading every day is that reading can broaden my horizon and cultivate my interests. I would like to share the habit with you. 2) paraphrase the given material

(group discussion)

What do you think are the most important two aspects:

How did you form the habit?

What benefits does the habit bring to you?

When we decide on the topic, we may first think of the advantages of the habit

1. How did you form the habit? 2. What benefits does the habit bring to you? proportion (%) 30%-35% 65%-70% supporting ideas （To develop paragraphs logically, we should use adequate evidence and analysis to emphasize your opinion.）

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the design of an outline How can we give reliable and logical evidence? Design an outline first. provide students with a format: Basic elements of an outline for argumentative writing voice your opinion clearly at the beginning reasonable arguments to support thesis statement

(topic)

supporting points persuasive details like examples, data, and evidence facts emphasize your opinion in the ending conclusion

check whether our supporting points are reasonable read the outline of “Letters won’t Disappear”. Pick out the points you don’t think support the thesis statement and improve them/it. Put a tick or a cross in the brackets. (A) Letters won’t Disappear

Thesis statement: Writing letters in pen will not be replaced by text messages or emails. Points:

1.

The handwriting of the senders can bring you a intimate(亲密的) feeling.

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) 2.

Writing letters in pen is a convenient way to express your emotion.

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2: Because it’s also convenient to express your feelings through text messages or emails.

(B) Thesis statement: Getting up early is a good habit. Points:

1.

Having breakfast is good for health.

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) 2.

I can finish the work left last night.

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1.

To be improved: If I get up early, I will have enough time to enjoy a complete breakfast, which is beneficial to health. 2.

Because it is not a wise choice to sacrifice sleeping time to rush the unfinished work. It can not be treated as a good habit.

work out an outline for one of the following topics:

Topics for reference: reading books/newspaper

getting up early

being honest

taking notes

taking exercise regularly

making plans

being polite

being punctual

listening to others voice your opinion Thesis clearly at the statement beginning reasonable arguments support Points to

1) 2)

persuasive details Evidence like examples, data, (personal and facts experience) emphasize opinion in ending your Conclusion the

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proofreading

[sample 2]

Every time we communicate with others, there is always a speaker and a listener. So listening has the same importance with speaking. In fact, I’m not a good listener in the past. When I was a child, I like to talk, and I can chat with others on any topic. My friends always think I can talk forever. But I gradually notice the importance of listening. A friend isn’t a machine that can not always listen to you, so you should listen to him/her as well. When I listen to others, I can not only know what kind of person he/she is but also can accept his opinion so that can further my knowledge. On the other hand, he will be grateful for you to listen to him carefully. Only when you calm down and use your heart to listen, you can understand the deep meaning and one’s intention. Besides, listening carefully is useful while in class, talking with boss and attending meeting as well. So listening is a good habit that everyone should own it.

Checklist:

1.

Is the composition related to the given material? 2.

Does the writer voice his/her opinion clearly at the beginning?

3.

Does the writer give reasonable arguments to support his/her opinion? 4.

Does the writer give persuasive details like examples, data, or facts? 5.

Does the closing sentence restate your stand? 6.

Does the sentences flow smoothly?

Improved version

People tend to define communication as expressing. In fact, listening plays an important role in communication. My parents set a good example of being a considerate listener for me to learn from, and gradually I formed the habit of listening to others attentively.Listening helps me figure out what the speaker really wants, and that makes those speakers feel respected. Therefore, I can enjoy better communication with them. In addition, I gain some interesting ideas and expand my knowledge with the help of the habit of listening patiently to others. Listening serves as a bridge that leads me to people’s mental world. I firmly believe listening is the key to effective communication, and I will try to stick to the habit of being a good listener.

Does the sentences flow smoothly? discourse markers/transitions: In fact, therefore, in addition wording: plays an important role in..., set a good example for me to learn from, figure out, feel respected, expand my knowledge, servers as a bridge, stick to..., etc

Further practice [sample 4] A good habit is beneficial to our life. My grandma is a librarian and she takes me to her workplace. For years, I form the habit of reading books. Reading books brings me a lot of benefits. Firstly, I get knowledge form various books. Knowledge can broaden my horizon, which enables me to share opinions with my friends and teachers easily. Secondly, reading books helps me calm down and get rid of unhappy memories. When I am depressed, I always keep myself deep in books. What’s more, trying to grasp what the writer is going to tell me in the book is really an enjoyable process for me. It provides me with a chance to make the sense of the world. All in all, reading books is a good habit.

As is known to all a good habit makes a difference in our lives. In my opinion, reading books is exactly a good habit. I picked up reading when I was a little child. The fantastic world in books attract me a lot. As I grow up, reading various books shows me different lives of the characters, which move me or teach me a lesson. I can focus my attention quickly on what I am doing after having the habit of reading. It is also like a bridge which can lead me to people who share the same interest with me. It is reading that makes me a better boy. 

post-writing tasks

你班举行了一场关于是否要缩短暑假以增加春假(shorten the summer holidays and add spring holidays)的探讨，请你结合你的自身实际，就此问题谈谈看法，写一篇短文。

work out an outline first