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Pre Intermediate Module 2 Self Study Programme: WRITING

Do this after studying Writing: Linking ideas in narrative in New Cutting Edge Module 2.

Writing

W7 I can write simple sentences, connecting them with words such as ”and”, ”but”, ”because”.

Name ___________________________ Class_____________ Teacher ____________________

A. Language Focus: Linkers

Go to: http://smartselfstudy.com/> go down to Self-Study program > Pre-Int Module 2 WRITING > Connectives

1) Watch the one-minute video – Why learn about connectives?

2) Go to Entry 3. Click on the green box – Connectives Entry 3 Quiz. Do the quiz.

3) Go back to Entry 3. Read Factsheet 1 and do Worksheets 1 and 2.

Click here to check your answers:

Don’t forget to make notes about the things that you find difficult.

B. Writing Model (Reading text)

Before you write it is a good idea to look at an example of writing. This gives you an idea of how you should write.

1)Before you write You are going to read about the daily life of Thomas Smith.

What topics do you think will be in the text? Write them in the box.

familyThink about your own life – what would you write about e.g. where you live, your favourite hobby

2) Read about Simon on the next page

How many topics were the same as you guessed? ……………

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This video is of real people talking naturally, so don’t worry if you don’t understand everything!

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3) Can you find words that are used to talk about the law? Underline them

Try and make new sentences using the words. You can use a dictionary to help you.

4) Improving your writing 1) When we write it is important to use paragraphs. How many paragraphs are in the text? …………

The main ideas of the three paragraphs are:

2) Read the text again and write the main idea of each paragraph.

Main ideaParagraph 1 Basic informationParagraph 2

Paragraph 3

C. Language Practice

1) Read the text again. What linkers are used? Write them in the box.

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Free time activitiesDaily routine Basic information

It’s my Life

My name is Thomas Smith and I’m from the UK. I was born in Leeds, which is in the north-west of England but I live in London. I’m thirty-four years old and I work as a lawyer. I have a wife and two children. I have a daughter called Sophie, who is nine years old and a son called Edward, who is seven years old.

I get up at 7am every day and then take my two children to school at 8am. After that, I go to my office and look through my case notes for that day. I also go to meetings and talk to clients. I have lunch at around 1pm. I usually have lunch alone because I like to read the newspaper while I’m eating. After lunch, I go to court and represent my clients. I usually finish work at around 6pm and get home at 7pm.

In my free time, I really enjoy doing things with my wife and kids. My wife really likes art so we sometimes go to art galleries at the weekend. I usually try and do sports with my children. Sophie loves swimming so I go to the pool with her. Edward plays football for his school team and I go and watch him play quite often.

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2) We can use other linkers too. Read the sentences below about Thomas and add the correct linker.

Remember to read both parts of the sentence before you decide which linker you should use.

and so but because/as

1. He has two children, a son _________ a daughter.

2. He has lunch alone __________ he likes to read the newspaper.

3. He was born in Leeds ____________ lives in London.

4. His wife likes art ___________ they sometimes go to art galleries.

D. Writing Task

1) Before you write: First you need ideas about what you are going to write. Think about your ideas and write some notes below.

Basic information Daily Routine Free timelive in Kuala Lumpursingle

2) Writing Task Using your ideas write three paragraphs about your daily life.

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CHECK YOUR ANSWERS –With the answer key on

the final page.

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3) After you write When you finish writing it is important to check your work.

Have you…. √ Tick the boxes Have you… √ Tick the boxes

written three paragraphs? written about your daily life? written about what you do in your free time? checked your spelling?

checked your Present simple? used linkers?

When you finish, ask a classmate to have a look at it. Can they give you any advice or make any corrections?

4) If you made a lot of corrections, rewrite your text using the checklist to improve the writing.

If you want a teacher to check this writing, please put it in the ‘Blue Box’ marked SELF STUDY PROGRAMME.

E. How did you do?

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Writing I can write simple sentences, connecting them with words such as ”and”, ”but”, ”because”.

Tick the boxes I can do this I need more practice

I can plan my writing by thinking about my ideas and making notes before I start writing.

I can use paragraphs to organise my ideas (one topic per paragraph).

I can use a simple checklist to check my work. I can write simple sentences, connecting them with words such as ”and”, ”but”, ”because”.

Use the writing worksheets for more practice.

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Pre Intermediate Module 2 Self Study Programme: WRITINGAnswer Key

B Writing Model (Reading text)

(4) Improving your writing 1) When we write it is important to use paragraphs. How many paragraphs are in the text? …………

The main ideas of the three paragraphs are:

2) Read the text again and write the main idea of each paragraph.

Main ideaParagraph 1 Basic information

Paragraph 2 Daily routine

Paragraph 3 Free time activities

C. Language Practice

1) Read the text again. What linkers are used? Write them in the box.

and so but because

2) We can use other linkers too. Read the sentences below about Simon and add the correct linker.

Remember to read both parts of the sentence before you decide which linker you should use.

and so but because/as

1. He has two children, a son _____and____ a daughter.

2. He has lunch alone ____because______ he likes to read the newspaper.

3. He was born in Leeds _______but_____ lives in London.

4. His wife likes art _______so____ they sometimes go to art galleries.

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The United Kingdom’s international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations. We are registered in England as a charity.

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Free time activitiesDaily routine Basic information