ENGL 4740

Nur Amirah bt Roslan 0428486Nurul Akmal bt. Ab. Halim0426224Nurul Huda bt. Hassan Bakri 0421264Rosdiana bt. Mohd Radzi 0420524

Lesson PlanTopic Developing Paragraph in Writing

Language Skills Writing

Level of Students Intermediate, Level 3&4 CELPAD Students

Time 2 periods ( 40 + 40 minutes)

No. of Students 25

GeneralObjectives

The students will be exposed to the mechanics of writingparagraph.

LearningOutcomes

At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:1. Use pre-writing strategies for paragraph

development. 2. Write clear descriptive sentences.3. Focus writing on a central idea or topic.4. Identify the paragraph that is correctly developed. 5. Proofread to correct conventional errors in

mechanics and grammar.6. Produce a paragraph without any grammatical

errors and almost error free.

Teaching Aids Paragraph Punch Software

Teaching ProceduresStages Teaching and Learning Activities Duration

Set Induction • Teacher greets the students and briefly explains the lesson for the day.

±5 minutes

• Teacher explains about details and reasons paragraph.

• Teacher provides several samples of the paragraph.

±10 minutes

Development • Teacher asks the students to form a group consists of three or four persons.

• Teacher gives the first exercise which is to identify between details and reasons paragraph.

±10minutes

. • Teacher introduces the software to the students. ±5 minutes

• Teacher demonstrates the function of the software.• Q&A session:• Teacher answers questions from students (if there

is any)

±10 minutes

• Teacher gives a list of topics to the student. (each group with different topic)

• Teacher asks the students to construct details or reasons paragraph using the software of about ± 100 words.

±25 minutes

• Teacher monitors their activity.• Students submit the task for the day.

±10 minutes

Closure Teacher recaps the lesson and asks students on their understanding.

±5 minutes

Evaluation

Students will be graded based on the tasks assigned:

1. Students identify four paragraphs which consist of two correct and two wrong paragraphs.

2. Students produce a paragraph of about ± 100 words using the software.

Reflections After the lesson, generally all the students might be able to achieve the general

objectives and learning outcomes.- This might be because they are exposed to the use of computer which makes the lesson to be more interesting.

However, there might be about 10% of the students who are unable to achieve the general objectives and learning outcomes. - This might be because they are less exposed to the use of computer and therefore they do not show their interest to the lesson. Moreover, they might also do not understand how to use the software and too shy or timid to ask questions or helps from the teacher.

The students might find the software to be quite demanding.

The lesson might be more effective if we are able to monitor every student personally.

Writing lesson will be more interesting by using technology instead of manual teaching.

Why Use Paragraph Punch?

http://www.paragraphpunch.com/ Effective research-based computer-assisted instruction: embedded

cognitive strategies, e.g., repetition; rehearsal of content; paraphrasing; drawing inferences; use of illustrative examples

Appropriate for students of all skill levelsa. Effectiveness seen notably in low-achieving studentsb. Improvement in proficiency among students

Improvement of writing skillsa. Enhancing comprehensionb. Advancement at student’s own pace

Generalization of skills to other contexts and situations, i.e., transferring these skills to other academic areas

About Paragraph Punch

Contains 5 units(reasons, details, example, cause and effects, or sequence)

Provides writing topics

Guides students step by step through paragraph development

Focuses on a different kind of paragraph for each unit

Provides a computer-assisted approach to teaching writing through specific skills as well as brainstorming, organizing, expanding ideas and revising

Sample Paragraphs for Exercise 1

1. If I won a trip to Hawaii, I would like to bring Hasanah with me. She is my youngest sister. She is enjoyable and love traveling so much. She is also interesting and adorable. Moreover, she likes to make jokes. I cannot wait to bring Hasanah with me to Hawaii.

Answer : CORRECTType : REASONS PARAGRAPHThe paragraph shows reasons why Hasanah is the best person to bring toHawaii.

2. There are several factors that lead to air pollution. Firstly is exhaust gases from the cars. There is also an uncontrolled factory gases released. Burning of low-quality coal is another factor contributing to air pollution. As a result, we will end up breathing in dirty air which would harm our health. It is worse for those who have asthma and lung diseases. These are all major factors for air pollution.

Answer : WRONGThe paragraph shows causes that lead to pollution. This is cause and effects paragraph.

3. Polar bears are considered to be mammals. One reason they are called mammals is that they are endothermic. This means that they use the heat from metabolism to control their body temperature. Polar bears have a thick covering of fur which keeps their bodies warm in their cold environment. Another reason they are considered mammals is that the females produce milk for their young. Since it meets these characteristics, the polar bear is classified as a mammal.

Answer : CORRECT

Type : Details paragraph

The paragraph gives details explanation about polar bear.

4. Watching too much TV is one of the major sociological issues of this century which has many effects on the physiology and psychology of people. Some people like to munch on something while watching their favorite programs. Another physiological effect from watching TV in excessive amounts is eye-strain. Besides, those who spend too much time in front of TV would have communication problem. Some are also influenced by the things they seen on TV, especially the children. Watching too much TV is proven to have many effects on the physiology and psychology of people.

Answer : WRONGThe paragraph discusses on the effect of watching too much television. This is cause and effects paragraph.

References: Books and internet sources

1. A worthwhile charity A relative has generously left you money in her will. You want to give some of it

to charity. Which charity do you choose and why?

2. A traveling companion You have won a free trip to Hawaii. You may take one person with you. Whom

do you choose and why?

3. A favorite local athlete The editor of your local newspaper has asked you to write about the best athlete

on a team in your school or community. Whom do you choose and why?

4. A place to show a visitor A friend from far away is coming to visit you for the first time. What place in

particular do you want your friend to see during the visit?

5. A memorable place One place stands out in your memory. It may be indoors or outdoors, close to

home or far away. Tell about it.

6. Travel back in time A special machine lets you travel back in time. Describe what you witness

firsthand some time in the past.

Sample Topics for Exercise 2

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