A Teaching Plan for English WritingBy Chen ChanjuanClass level: Intermediate (Class 20 Senior 3)Main language focus: Writing Integrated language skills: Reading and speakingTime: 40 minutesTeaching objectives:Students are required to write a letter giving suggestions to one of their peers, and at the end of this lesson, students will be able to 1.have a knowledge of different expressions for giving suggestions;2.write a letter on giving suggestions;3.have a general idea of how to write a composition. Teaching aids: Multimedia & blackboardTeaching procedures:Step 1 Pre-writing1. The whole class read one sample passage on giving suggestions for three minutes, and find out the useful expressions of giving suggestions that are frequently used. Hi，Grown-up， (2009 陕西) As a student of your age, I understand your situation. The problem you are facing is common among our teenagers. However, it should be wise not to do anything that may hurt her feelings. Here are a few suggestions. First, it’s advisable to talk more with your mom. Heart to heart talks help you understand each other better. They are also opportunities to let her know your ideas of and attitudes toward many things. Second, you should learn to do your own things well, proving to your mom that you are already a “Grown-up”. It’s even better if you could share more of the housework, such as cleaning, washing and cooking. Hope my ideas will work. Yours David Step 2 While-writing 1. Students are required to read the requirements of the given topic silently.假如你是 Tom， 你的美国笔友 David 向你写信诉说他没有朋友的烦恼。请你给他写信告诉他如何交朋友。内容可包括以下要点： 1.保持自信，待人礼貌； 2. 要保持自己的特色； 3. 和朋友经常保持联系。注意：词数 100 左右；可以适当增加自己的观点；信的开头已经给出，不计入总词数。Dear David, I’m glad to have received your letter.______________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________2. Students think over quickly and decide the main pronoun, tense for the given passage that they are going to write.3. Students discuss in groups of four to solve the possible difficulties before writing.4. Students write the passage alone in 15 minutes, and then share their compositions with their partners and correct the mistakes.Step 3 Post-writing1. Show one or two of the students’ compositions on the screen for the whole class to share. 2. Give out one sample composition for the students.Step 4 Summary Remind the students to keep some writing tips in mind.Writing tips:•Read through the requirements and be sure to include all the main points in your writing.•Decide the main pronoun you are going to use.•Decide the main tense(s) and voice(s).•Use linking words to make your writing logical.•Express the same meaning in different ways.•Keep your writing tidy and neat.
