directed writing – helloadlina.my

It’s almost that time of the year again! We celebrate Earth Day on April 22 of every year and 2020 will mark 50 years of Earth Day. It’s a little disheartening that we will be celebrating the golden jubilee in the midst of a catastrophic pandemic but worry not for Earth Day has gone digital! We can all still participate at home.

Here are some of the things we can do to celebrate Earth Day as teachers and students.

1. GENERAL QUIZ

For starters, get to know a little bit about Earth Day by completing this interactive missing words exercise!

Assign as Google Classroom Assignment:
Copy and paste this link to assign this interactive activity to your class. This link requires them to input their name. >> https://wordwall.net/play/1553/637/445

2. READING

Download the Printable Worksheet (3 pages):
Earth Day 2020 Reading Worksheet (Vocabulary & Short Answer) (1406 downloads )

Assign as Google Classroom Assignment:
Copy and paste this link to assign this worksheet to your class without downloading >> https://bit.ly/earthday2020reading

3. LISTENING

Movies are not only good sources for language learning. They are also useful in teaching empathy. Below are climate related films that I absolutely love. The films are available on Netflix Malaysia and some other streaming services.

*p.s/ Their posters in case you thought you got the wrong film*

Download the Printable Worksheets:

Assign as Google Classroom Assignment:
Copy and paste this link to assign this worksheet to your class without downloading >>
Geostorm >>> https://bit.ly/geostormlistening
The Day After Tomorrow >>> https://bit.ly/thedayafterlistening
2012 >>> https://bit.ly/2012movielistening

4. WRITING

Download the Printable Question Sheet:
Earth Day 2020 Writing (DW: Article & Speech) (5970 downloads )

*** Sample essays will be uploaded a day after Earth Day 2020

Assign as Google Classroom Assignment:
Copy and paste this link to assign this worksheet to your class without downloading >> https://bit.ly/earthday2020writing

That’s all for now. Until next time!

[USM_form]

Hello, how are you? Today we’re going to look at a DW question, an Informal Letter. Is it everyone’s favourite DW format, I wonder? I’ve had many students tell me it’s the easiest one to write. Good for you 😉

Disclaimer: The original question is from 2018 trial paper (Penang).

Question:
Your family is planning to go for a holiday at the end of the year. Your brother/ sister has asked you to choose either to stay in a hotel or a homestay. He/she has given you some information about the two places. Write a letter to your brother/sister stating your choice.

In your letter, you should:

Describe all the details of the two places
State which place you think is more suitable

Sample Answer by Students (Edited and Cleaned):
Remember that a good essay does NOT have to be lengthy. Also, remember that the sample given is only a sample. If you’re a student, it is best if you try to answer the question yourself and have a teacher mark your essay.

**** Want to have your own essay graded? Submit your essay to teacheradlina at gmail dot com.

Earth Day Skill-based Activities & Worksheets

1. GENERAL QUIZ

2. READING

3. LISTENING

4. WRITING

[DW] Informal Letter: Making a Choice (Hotel vs Homestay)


HOTEL – in town – RM150 per person – complimentary breakfast – swimming pool – close to shopping complex – (suggest one more idea)	HOMESTAY -in village -RM80 per person – own cooking – barbecue pit – closer to nature – (suggest one more idea)