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J1 Research Writing
01 Researching
• In research writing, we can gather information from a variety of sources.
Some information might be more reliable than other information and it is
important to research from a wide variety of sources to avoid bias.
• What are some good and poor sources of information? Why?
Good Sources
Poor Sources
02 Brainstorming
• To produce quality writing, we must compile a list of our ideas on paper,
even if we will not use every idea. Although it is tempting to write less, it is
far better to have a lot more information than you need than to not have
enough content and write in poor or weak details to fulfill requirements.
• Read page 1 of English Writing J1 and think about what sources they used.
• Think of another source the author could have used to write the passage:
Source
03 Revising
• Revision helps us to make our writing better. If we only write the passage
once, then it is likely that we will have errors, weak arguments, and poor
vocabulary.
• Read The Dangers of the Spitting Cobra and attempt to revise as directed:
What sentence
could you improve?
Rewrite it here.
Which sentence
do you think isn't
necessary?
Let's practice using a few more words in sentences (pick any 4).
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J2 Opinion Writing
01 Researching
• In opinion writing, we aim to persuade people or to change their views or
to take action. Although it is your opinion, it is important to provide solid
reasons in order to persuade others.
• Identify which is the strong and weak argument in the chart below and
discuss why.
I know you are very busy, but please come to speak at my school
about your books. Every kid I know loves your books and we've
watched all the movies. They are just as good as the books, maybe
even better!
I think you are the best author to come and speak to the kids at my
school. Your books won many awards for being so funny and since
your books were on the best-seller list for over 6 months, many kids
know about you.
02 Brainstorming
• To produce quality writing, we must compile a list of our ideas on paper,
even if we will not use every idea. Although it is tempting to write less, it is
far better to have a lot more information than you need than to not have
enough content and write in poor or weak details to fulfill requirements.
• Read page 1 of English Writing J2 and think of additional details that are
missing that would make the passage more convincing (use 5W1H).
Details
03 Revising
• Revision helps us to make our writing better. If we only write the passage
once, then it is likely that we will have errors, weak arguments, and poor
vocabulary.
• Read Best Place to Visit and attempt to revise as directed:
What sentence
could you improve?
Rewrite it here.
Which sentence
do you think isn't
necessary?
Let's practice using a few more words in sentences (pick any 4).
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J3 Narrative Writing
01 Brainstorming
• The process of Narrative writing differs from most other types. It can be real,
non-fiction, or imaginary, fiction. However, a good narrative must consist of
at least one setting and character as well as a plot.
• Read page 1 of English Writing J3 and identify additional elements about
the character.
How would you
describe the main
character?
What are the main
character's desires
and motivations?
How does the main
character grow or
change?
• Good stories have conflict and resolution. What are the conflicts in the story
Spelling Bee Queen?
Main
Conflict
Resolution
02 Revising
• Revision helps us to make our writing better. If we only write the passage
once, then it is likely that we will have errors, weak arguments, and poor
vocabulary.
• Read Spelling Bee Queen and attempt to revise as directed:
Improve one sentence
here by adding more
description.
Is the story
interesting? What
would make it better?
Let's practice using a few more words in sentences (pick any 4).
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J4 Informational Writing
01 Researching
• In informational writing, we need to gather facts and information similar to
research writing. However, the goal of an informational passage is to teach
or inform the reader about a particular topic.
• Consider the below prompt and think about related facts
Write at least 5 facts about how airplanes work. Use 5W1H to help you. You do not need
to write full sentences.
02 Brainstorming
• To produce quality writing, we must compile a list of our ideas on paper,
even if we will not use every idea. Page 1 of English Writing J4 has various
information about bees.
• Now, try to write a short passage about airplanes using the facts above.
03 Revising
• Revision helps us to make our writing better. If we only write the passage
once, then it is likely that we will have errors, weak sentences, and poor
vocabulary.
• Think about your passage above, then rewrite it as instructed below.
Rewrite a sentence
by adding more
description.
Add a conclusion
to sum up the facts
you presented.
Let's practice using a few more words in sentences (pick any 4).
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J5 Response Writing
01 Prewriting Task
• Response writing requires you to react or respond to a piece of writing that
you have read. Be careful not to summarize or repeat their points, as the
reader wants to hear about your reaction, not a retelling of the facts. When
you read the passage, think about the aspects of the paper that interest you.
• The below passage corresponds to Page 2 of booklet J5. Read it and complete
the activities listed.
Let's practice using a few more words in sentences (pick any 4).
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K1 Opinion Writing
01 Researching
• In opinion writing, we aim to persuade people or to change their views or
to take action. Although it is your opinion, it is important to provide solid
reasons in order to persuade others.
• Identify which sentence is more convincing and discuss why.
02 Brainstorming
• To produce quality writing, we must compile a list of our ideas on paper,
even if we will not use every idea. Although it is tempting to write less, it is
far better to have a lot more information than you need than to not have
enough content and write in poor or weak details to fulfill requirements.
• Read page 1 of English Writing K1 and identify the main ideas that the
author identified in his opinion paper. What other ideas could be used?
Ideas
03 Revising
• Revision helps us to make our writing better. If we only write the passage
once, then it is likely that we will have errors, weak arguments, and poor
vocabulary.
• Read The Greenhouse Effect and revise it as directed:
Let's practice using a few more words in sentences (pick any 4).
K2 Research Writing
01 Researching
• In research writing, we can gather information from a variety of sources.
Some information might be more reliable than other information and it is
important to research from a wide variety of sources to avoid bias.
• What are some good and poor sources of information? Why?
Good Sources
Poor Sources
02 Brainstorming
• To produce quality writing, we must compile a list of our ideas on paper,
even if we will not use every idea. Although it is tempting to write less, it is
far better to have a lot more information than you need than to not have
enough content and write in poor or weak details to fulfill requirements.
• Read page 1 of English Writing K2 and think about what source they used.
Do you think one source is adequate? How could writing be improved with
more sources?
Suggestion
03 Revising
• Revision helps us to make our writing better. If we only write the passage
once, then it is likely that we will have errors, weak arguments, and poor
vocabulary.
• Read The Galapagos Islands and revise as directed:
Find one sentence
lacking detail and
rewrite it here.
Find one sentence
which presents a
poor argument.
Let's practice using a few more words in sentences (pick any 4).
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K3 Informational Writing
01 Researching
• In informational writing, we need to gather facts and information similar to
research writing. However, the goal of an informational passage is to teach
or inform the reader about a particular topic.
• Consider the below prompt and think about related facts
Write at least 5 facts about any country. Use 5W1H to help you. You do not need to write
full sentences.
02 Brainstorming
• To produce quality writing, we must compile a list of our ideas on paper,
even if we will not use every idea. Page 1 of English Writing K3 has various
information about languages.
• Now, try to write a short passage about a country using the facts above.
03 Revising
• Revision helps us to make our writing better. If we only write the passage
once, then it is likely that we will have errors, weak sentences, and poor
vocabulary.
• Think about your passage above, then rewrite it as instructed below.
Rewrite a sentence
by adding more
description.
Add a conclusion
to sum up the facts
you presented.
Let's practice using a few more words in sentences (pick any 4).
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K4 Narrative Writing
01 Brainstorming
• The process of Narrative writing differs from most other types. It can be real,
non-fiction, or imaginary, fiction. However, a good narrative must consist of
at least one setting and character as well as a plot.
• Read page 1 of English Writing K4 and identify additional elements about
the character.
How would you
describe the main
character?
What are the main
character's desires
and motivations?
How does the main
character grow or
change?
• Good stories have conflict and resolution. What is the main conflict in the
story My Childhood Fear? How did the character overcome the fear?
Main Conflict
Resolution(s)
02 Revising
• Revision helps us to make our writing better. If we only write the passage
once, then it is likely that we will have errors, weak arguments, and poor
vocabulary.
• Read My Childhood Fear and attempt to revise as directed:
What sentence could
you improve?
Rewrite it here.
Is the story
interesting? What
would make it better?
2. Strange or unusual.
① secular
② peculiar
Let's practice using a few more words in sentences (pick any 4).
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K5 Response Writing
01 Prewriting Task
• Response writing requires you to react or respond to a piece of writing that
you have read. Be careful not to summarize or repeat their points, as the
reader wants to hear about your reaction, not a retelling of the facts. When
you read the passage, think about the aspects of the paper that interest you.
• The below passage corresponds to Page 2 of booklet K5. Read it and complete
the activities listed.
Alec woke up suddenly, wondering why he was rolling across the floor of
his cabin. He struggled to his feet as the ship lurched and lightning struck
nearby. His belongings were scattered all over the cabin's floor, but Alec was
able to find his pants. As he pulled them on, he felt the weight of his pocket
knife in his back pocket. He found a shirt, and then he grabbed a life jacket,
throwing it on as he staggered toward the deck. He didn't think he'd need
the life jacket, but he knew the captain would tell him to put it on.
Alec fought his way to the deck of the ship, the noise of the thunder
deafening. As he stepped onto the deck, another flash of lightning lit up the
sky, illuminating the furious activity of sailors scrambling everywhere.
Alec walked carefully toward The Black's stall. The fierce stallion's head
stuck out the window, the stallion answering the noise of the thunder with
shrill cries. Alec held onto the rail of the ship, turning his gave back and
forth between the horse and the storm-tossed sea. Alec stood that way,
fascinated by nature's fury, for an hour, the storm continuing unabated and
his arm growing tired from holding tightly to the rail.
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L1 Narrative Writing
01 Brainstorming
• The process of Narrative writing differs from most other types. It can be real,
non-fiction, or imaginary, fiction. However, a good narrative must consist of
at least one setting and character as well as a plot.
• Read page 1 of English Writing L1 and identify additional elements about
the character.
How would you
describe the main
character?
What are the main
character's desires
and motivations?
How does the main
character grow or
change?
• Good stories have conflict and resolution. What are other conflicts in the
story Unusual Friend? What other conflicts do you notice in the story?
Secondary
Conflict(s)
Resolution(s)
02 Revising
• Revision helps us to make our writing better. If we only write the passage
once, then it is likely that we will have errors, weak arguments, and poor
vocabulary.
• Read Unsual Friend and attempt to revise as directed:
What sentence could
you improve?
Rewrite it here.
Is the story
interesting? What
would make it better?
Let's practice using a few more words in sentences (pick any 4).
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L2 Argumentative Writing
01 Researching
• Argumentative essays are a type of opinion writing where we aim to
explain our position on a topic through facts and data. While it is still your
opinion, we need to form a solid basis for our reasoning through research or
we will not be believed.
• Make a brief counter-argument to the passage below.
Year-round school is a good idea for kids because children need a lot of knowledge to
prepare themselves for life. Also, children learn faster than adults because they have
fewer responsibilities and can focus on their studies. Research also shows an effect called
“summer slide” whereby kids forget a great deal of what they learned during summer
break. Therefore, year-round school is best.
02 Brainstorming
• To produce quality writing, we must compile a list of our ideas on paper,
even if we will not use every idea. Although it is tempting to write less, it is
far better to have a lot more information than you need than to not have
enough content and write in poor or weak details to fulfill requirements.
• Read page 1 of English Writing L2 and think of additional details that are
missing that would make the passage more convincing (use 5W1H).
Details
03 Revising
• Revision helps us to make our writing better. If we only write the passage
once, then it is likely that we will have errors, weak arguments, and poor
vocabulary.
• Read Dangers of GMO Foods and attempt to revise as directed:
What is the weakest
argument in the
passage? Why?
How could they add
more data to make a
better argument?
Let's practice using a few more words in sentences (pick any 4).
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L3 Informational Writing
01 Researching
• In informational writing, we need to gather facts and information similar to
research writing. However, the goal of an informational passage is to teach
or inform the reader about a particular topic.
• Consider the below prompt and think about related facts
Write at least 5 facts about your school. Use 5W1H to help you. You do not need to write
full sentences.
02 Brainstorming
• To produce quality writing, we must compile a list of our ideas on paper,
even if we will not use every idea.
• Now, try to write a short passage about your school using the facts above.
03 Revising
• Revision helps us to make our writing better. If we only write the passage
once, then it is likely that we will have errors, weak sentences, and poor
vocabulary.
• Now that you have a basic framework from research and brainstorming
what do you think is the most important point to inform readers about
regarding your school? Expand upon that point with more detail below.
Let's practice using a few more words in sentences (pick any 4).
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L4 Research Writing
01 Researching
• In research writing, we can gather information from a variety of sources.
Some information might be more reliable than other information and it is
important to research from a wide variety of sources to avoid bias.
• What are some good sources for the topics below?
Extent of Damage to
the Environment
Endangered Animals
02 Brainstorming
• To produce quality writing, we must compile a list of our ideas on paper,
even if we will not use every idea. Although it is tempting to write less, it is
far better to have a lot more information than you need and to trim what is
poor than to not have enough content and write in poor or weak details to
fulfill word requirements.
• Read page 1 of English Writing L4 and consider their sources. Is there
information up-to-date? Check their facts with other sources.
Possible
Inaccuracies
03 Revising
• Revision helps us to make our writing better. If we only write the passage
once, then it is likely that we will have errors, weak arguments, and poor
vocabulary.
• Read How Plastic Pollutes the Environment and revise as directed:
Let's practice using a few more words in sentences (pick any 4).
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L5 Response Writing
01 Analysis
• Response writing requires you to react or respond to a piece of writing that
you have read. Be careful not to summarize or repeat their points, as the
reader wants to hear about your reaction, not a retelling of the facts. When
you read the passage, think about the aspects of the paper that interest you.
• Think of any piece of writing that you've read recently for the below activity.
Were there any key themes or morals that the author presented?
Story Theme(s)
Main Event(s)
02 Critical Review
• It is important to critically review other authors writing, be it narrative or
informational. The author should write in ways that make sense and do not
contain flawed logic. Using the outline above, write a paragraph to explain
whether or not the author conveyed their message clearly.
1. A witch. ① hag
② nag
2. To change.
① reform
② transform
Let's practice using a few more words in sentences (pick any 4).
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M1 Narrative Writing
01 Brainstorming
• The process of Narrative writing differs from most other types. It can be real,
non-fiction, or imaginary, fiction. However, a good narrative must consist of
at least one setting and character as well as a plot.
• Read page 1 of English Writing M1 and identify additional elements about
the character.
Who is the main
character in the
story?
02 Revising
• Revision helps us to make our writing better. If we only write the passage
once, then it is likely that we will have errors, poor vocabulary, or not
enough description.
• Read Pancake Kings and revise as directed:
Use a thesaurus
to improve some
simple vocabulary.
Use figurative
language to make a
sentence better.
Think of other
ways the author
could improve their
writing.
Let's practice using a few more words in sentences (pick any 4).
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M2 Research Writing
01 Researching
• In research writing, we can gather information from a variety of sources.
Some information might be more reliable than other information and it is
important to research from a wide variety of sources to avoid bias.
• What are some good sources for the topics below?
Fossil Fuels
Alternative Energy
02 Brainstorming
• To produce quality writing, we must compile a list of our ideas on paper,
even if we will not use every idea. Although it is tempting to write less, it is
far better to have a lot more information than you need and to trim what is
poor than to not have enough content and write in poor or weak details to
fulfill word requirements.
• Read page 1 of English Writing M2 and think about what source they used.
What other information should they have included to make it better?
Suggestion
03 Revising
• Revision helps us to make our writing better. If we only write the passage
once, then it is likely that we will have errors, weak arguments, and poor
vocabulary.
• Read Chimpanzees Are Closely Related to Humans and revise as directed:
Let's practice using a few more words in sentences (pick any 4).
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M3 Informational Writing
01 Researching
• In informational writing, we need to gather facts and information similar to
research writing. However, the goal of an informational passage is to teach
or inform the reader about a particular topic.
• Consider the below prompt and think about related facts
Write at least 5 facts about studying effectively. Use 5W1H to help you. You do not need
to write full sentences.
02 Brainstorming
• To produce quality writing, we must compile a list of our ideas on paper,
even if we will not use every idea. Page 1 of English Writing M3 is about the
effect of music on learning.
• Now, try to write a short passage about a country using the facts above.
03 Revising
• Revision helps us to make our writing better. If we only write the passage
once, then it is likely that we will have errors, weak sentences, and poor
vocabulary.
• Think about the passage on page 1 of English Writing M3.
Rewrite a sentence
by adding more
description.
Which facts would
make the passage
more compelling?
4. Almost everywhere.
① e ndemic
② widespread
Let's practice using a few more words in sentences (pick any 4).
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M4 Response Writing
01 Prewriting Task
• Response writing requires you to react or respond to a piece of writing that
you have read. Be careful not to summarize or repeat their points, as the
reader wants to hear about your reaction, not a retelling of the facts. When
you read the passage, think about the aspects of the paper that interest you.
• The below passage corresponds to Page 3 of booklet M4. Read it and
complete the activities listed.
In this book, Winnie shows us that one person can make a difference. Most
of the time, standing up for what we believe in will be difficult. Iggie's House
is a good book to read whenever we feel that a situation is hopeless or too
big for one person to tackle. The book also reminds us that an open mind
and a willingness to change are always important.
Let's practice using a few more words in sentences (pick any 4).
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M5 Argumentative Writing
01 Researching
• Argumentative essays are a type of opinion writing where we aim to
explain our position on a topic through facts and data. While it is still your
opinion, we need to form a solid basis for our reasoning through research or
we will not be believed.
• Brainstorm a brief counter-argument for page 1 of English Writing M5
02 Brainstorming
• To produce quality writing, we must compile a list of our ideas on paper,
even if we will not use every idea. Although it is tempting to write less, it is
far better to have a lot more information than you need than to not have
enough content and write in poor or weak details to fulfill requirements.
• Read page 1 of English Writing M5 and think of some detail that is not as
convincing (use 5W1H).
Details
03 Revising
• Revision helps us to make our writing better. If we only write the passage
once, then it is likely that we will have errors, weak arguments, and poor
vocabulary.
• Read Dangers of GMO Foods and attempt to revise as directed:
What is the weakest
argument in the
passage? Why?
How could they add
more data to make a
better argument?
1. To notice. ① preserve
② observe
2. To be helpful.
① beneficial
② s uperficial
3. To be necessary.
① essential
② preferential
4. To be not useful.
① improperly
② impracticality
Let's practice using a few more words in sentences (pick any 4).
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