SLOT 1 : VocabularyActivity 1:

Directions: This game is adapted from "Scattergories." First, separate students into teams of 2 or 3 or 4 students. Write 5 or 10 categories on the column provided for starters. Categories can be English-related (like Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Adverbs, Plural Nouns, Countable Nouns, etc.) or just fun categories or categories that reinforce recent learned vocabulary (like Something you can eat, something destructive, something hollow, places, something heavy, etc).

 Choose one letter from the alphabet, and then give the teams a set amount of time (usually 2 or 3 minutes) to come up with a word for each category that begins with the specified letter. If the letter is "G," for example, answers might look like this:

 

Nouns: ghostIn the classroom: GarySomething you can eat: grainAnimals: giraffeAdjectives: goodEach syllable = 1 point: gorilla (3 points)

 After the time is up, ask each team for their answers for each category. Good answers result in one point. However, if two teams come up with the same answer for a certain category, neither team gets a point. This encourages creativity.

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 Activity 2 : Finish the sentence

Example:

My car ... My car broke down two months ago while I was coming home from work. My car cost a lot but I don't like it anymore.

Now you try it.

My best friend ... Last night ... I have never ... The third world ... Parents ... I once dreamt that ... I get really angry when ... Some people ... Going on holiday ... Having my hair cut ... Making my bed ... A millionaire ... When it rains, I ...

SLOT 2ONE WORD COMPOSITION

One word composition can be any one of the four rhetorical modes ( expository, descriptive, narrative, argumentative)

NARRATIVE ARGUMENTATIVE DESCRIPTIVE FACTUAL

WRITE A STORY STATE VIEWS DESCRIBE A SCENE/EVENT, PLACE, PERSON

BASED ON FACTS

COMPONENTS IN CONTINUOUS WRITING

Mind maps and outline (table) help to stimulate the mind to think deeper by using the “5W1H” formula : -

Who is it? (Person/People) What is it? (Objects/Things) Where is it? (Place) When is it? (Time) Why is it? (Reason) How is it? (Method)

TITLE

WHO

WHAT

WHEN

HOW

WHY

WHERE

What are the stages of writing a one word composition?

1. Decide your modes of essay a. If it is written as a narrative essay:

i. Brainstorm ideas1. Wh-questions2. Clustering3. Free-writing

ii. Organising ideas1. Thesis statement2. Topic sentence

iii. Write the introductioniv. Writing the rising actionv. Writing the climax

vi. Writing the falling actionvii. Writing the resolution/conclusion

b. If it is written as an expository, descriptive or argumentative essayi. Brainstorm ideas

ii. Organise ideasiii. Write an introductioniv. Writing body paragraphsv. Writing the conclusion

SAMPLE ESSAY

FOOD

“You are digging your grave with your teeth!” was the doctor’s cry to his patient. It is just as true today that people damage their health by eating badly. This is because food nowadays can be obtained in different varieties.

Food can become either too much or too little of a good thing to people as well as animals. Of course it is not only the type of food eaten that affects people’s health but also the amount and how they are cooked. Food holds a special meaning in many people’s lives. It is not a mere substance to keep one alive, instead there is so much more to it.

Some people eat food because they are hungry. However, some may find solace in food especially when people are under constant pressure, anger or solitude. They usually vent their frustrations by eating. They will find anything from the refrigerator to fill their poor stomachs. Stuffs such as sweets, candies, chocolates and junk food become the victims.

Food is a passion for people when there is a family gathering or during festive seasons. So food, as a matter of fact, binds the ties among family members because it is during this time that laughter, joy and sorrows are shared over the dining table.

In our country, food seems to portray itself with utmost importance. We can find a variety of food among the multiracial people of Malaysia. During festive seasons, we enjoy ourselves with

mouth watering food. In fact, we are able to discover the customs of people by means of food. All kinds of traditional delicacies can be savoured by the people of Malaysia.

Food can be prepared in many ways. Some of them, especially vegetables can be eaten raw. Food can be steamed, roasted, stewed or fried. Each method of cooking gives food a distinctive taste. Different people prepare food in different ways too.

Food is important not only to humans but to animals as well. No living things can survive in this world without eating food. However, food can also be harmful to us if taken too much. We should know the right amount of food to consume, as well as the type of food in order to maintain a healthy life.

POLLUTION

Pollution is an issue of concern in the modern world that we live in today. There are many types of pollution, namely air, water and noise. Pollution in our environment will undoubtedly affect our quality of life. Our naturally beautiful world becoming ugly because it is suffering from the effects of environmental pollution. Pollution can also cause various health problems and other negative effects.

Air pollution is caused by the emission of toxic gases from vehicles, factories and open burning. Nowadays, there are more and more vehicles on the road as society gets more affluent. More and more people strive to have a better quality of life by having the convenience of driving to their destinations instead of taking public transportation. Automobiles provides transport to millions people around the world to enable them to travel to their workplace, school and other places, therefore, the air around us is getting more polluted by the carbon dioxide that is emitted. Carbon monoxide is another type of gas which harmful to the environment as it can cause the reduction of oxygen in the bloodstream.

Another example of contributor to the air pollution is the manufacturing factories. The manufacturing of products in factories to meet the growing demand of society is also causing air pollution. Factories release toxic gases to the environment. Some factories also use coal to generate heat and energy. As a result from the burning of coal, carbon dioxide is released into the environment.

Besides factories, many people are still practising open burning as a way of disposing their household wastes. Although burning our household wastes is a convenient way of getting rid of our rubbish, it is harmful to the environment as it contributes to the worsening of the air quality. As a result, air pollution causes people to suffer from health problems such as chest pain and asthma. In extreme cases, people can contract lung cancer.

Water pollution is also a problem that we are currently facing. The marine life is the first to suffer from water pollution as they depend on the nutrients in the water to survive. As a result, we are robbed of beautiful sea corals and unique species of fishes. Besides ruining our marine heritage, the disappearance of marine life will affect the livelihood of fishermen, not to mention our source of food. Water pollution is caused by harmful waster from industries, farms and sewerage systems which are dumped into our sources of water such as rivers and lakes. This irresponsible act contaminates our drinking water and can cause serious health problems and can even culminate in death.

Noise pollution is another form of pollution. Noise from heavy machinery and vehicles can cause hearing problems and in extreme cases, deafness. As there is growing number of vehicles on

the road, we are exposed to noise pollution every day. The government in advanced countries encourage their citizens to take the public buses and trains by providing an affordable and efficient transportation system. This effort discourages people from driving their private vehicles and consequently reduces the number of vehicles on the road.

We must work together to reduce pollution so that the future generations can live in a healthy, unpolluted environment. As the saying goes, precaution is better than cure. Lets hands on hands together by recycle and conserve the world for the better future.

Examples of One Word Composition Topics

1. Home 11. Wealth2. Friend 12. Education3. Faith 13. Entertainment4. Money 14. Technology5. Health 15. Love6. Freedom 16. Intelligence7. Hope 17. Crimes8. Family 18. Happiness9. Dream 19. Loneliness10. Disaster 20. Accidents

Practice

Choose a topic listed above. In your groups, brainstorm your ideas. Present it in a mind map and share it with the whole class

SLOT 3Formative test

Groupwork: Write a one word essay. You may choose from these topics:

Time Water Father Neighbours Regret