| Objective A: Learners will develop and improve
writing skills by writing extensively in English using various formats.
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- Fill in forms, i.e., name, address, and telephone number.
- Write lists, notes, and memos.
- Take notes on orally transmitted materials.
- Write telephone messages.
- Write letters including: letters of complaint, order, friendly,
business, and applications.
- Apply for employment, housing, citizenship and immigration,
driver's license, public assistance, etc.
- Reinforce understanding and use of standard writing conventions
such as capital letters, punctuation marks, paragraphs, parts of a
letter, etc.
- Identify and use parts of a keyboard.
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| Objective B: Learners will use the writing
process. |
- Initially use language experience process, dictating story in own
words to a native speaker and reading it back.
- Select topics to meet needs or suit interests.
- Draft texts and share with peers.
- Suggest changes and improvements.
- Edit writing with input from class.
- “Publish” writing on class bulletin boards, in handmade
booklets, school newsletters, community papers, and publications.
- Write letters for desired results.
- Write letters for personal enjoyment.
- Write letters to public officials to achieve a purpose and to
communicate opinions.
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