Writing

=Annotated Review - Writing Activities =

**Activity 1**  **Name of Activity:** Prompts with Pictures  **URL:** http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/language_arts/ideasforwriters_preview/gr4/prompts/prompt_titles.html  **Definition:** Students are gives a choice of three pictures and several prompts which are designed to help them come up with a story to write. They must choose one of the three pictures and but the prompts are the same for all. They can also print the picture they chose to use as a cover for their story.  **Language Level:** Beginner  **Classroom Suitability:** This is a good exercise of a single, average length class as it should keep young beginners of the L2 occupied for about an hour. It would also work well as a homework exercise but if it is done in class the teacher can go round the class offering individual assistance.    **Activity 2** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Name of Activity:** Write a Review <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**URL:** http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/swyar/write.asp <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Definition:** Students share their opinions about a text they have recently read. A template is provided which they must fill out and submit. Other students will have a chance to view their review online. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Language Level:** Upper Intermediate to Advanced. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Content:** This activity is likely to be of great benefit to more proficient L2 learners as it encourages them to share their personal thoughts about the material they read. It also teaches them responsible internet use and introduces them to the concept of publishing their own work. Due to its open-ended nature they are given the opportunity to exercise their creativity and writing muscles. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Classroom Suitability**: This is better suited as a long-term activity. Or example, the teacher can set 2-3 appropriate level and length books for the students to read throughout the semester/course, which they should then review. Several drafts can be submitted to the teacher before a final draft is chosen to go on the web. = =