Writing Drill ( Activity based-learning )

Writing in Stations ( 5 stations )

Teaching Aids
i. 5 envelopes
ii. 5 tasks written on A4 papers ( suggestions are given )
iii. Blank A4 papers ( for students to write their sentences )
iv. Mahjong papers

5 tasks in envelopes ( Simple DW questions )
Each station is given a different task
Each station is given 5 minutes to complete the task simultaneously. ( time limit
is flexible, based on the students proficiency level )
The demand of the task varies based on the students proficiency level. For LEP,
students can write simple sentences. For SEP/ HEP, students can write
compound or complex sentences
Teacher should provide help and guidance as the students perform their tasks.
Students write their products on an A4 paper.
After completing the task, they move to the next station.
At the end of the +- 30
th
minute, all students complete 5 tasks. This is flexible as
teacher should provide sufficient support to ensure learning takes place. It may
take more than 30 minutes, but not too long. If it is made a competition, students
will be more focused and enthusiastic.
All the 5 tasks (written on A4 papers) are pasted on a Mahjong paper and put on
the wall.
Gallery walk. As students visit or move from one station to another, they are
allowed to make comments or add ideas.
Students write the final products in their exercise book.
Envelope A
Advise your friend to start revising
Study group
Make time table
Ask teacher to help
Exercise for health
Revise all important topics





Envelope B
Report the poor condition of your school canteen
Food is expensive
Dirty plates
Flies
Floor dirty and slippery
Workers not friendly
Envelope C
Tell your friend about your hometown
Many interesting places
Visit old museum
Food stalls and restaurants
Beautiful lake garden
Play golf at golf resort
Envelope D
Report to your teacher about what you did during the holiday
Visited grandparents- hometown
Fishing trip with grandfather
Shopped at Jaya Jusco
Helped mother at restaurant
Went for tuition
Envelope E
Advise your friend who likes to watch television
Should study more
Select only good shows
Not good for eyes
Waste time
Make you lazy