Writing Process Worksheet(Accompanies Unit 2)

ASSIGNMENT: Write a paragraph to introduce yourself to the class.

PREWRITING

Written Exercise I

INSTRUCTIONS FOR TEACHERS: Have Ss answer these questions based on the information from the chart.

Name: Karen Last name: SmithOccupation: ArchitectNationality: AmericanPhone number: 555-3214E-mail address: ksmith@cbanet.comAddress: 23 Oak Street, Houston, Texas, USA.

1. I am Karen ____________________.2. My first name is _________________.3. My last name ___________________.4. I _____________________________.5. I am from ______________________.6. My phone number is ____-_________.7. My e-mail address is _______________________________.8. My address is _____________________________________.

Written Exercise II

INSTRUCTIONS FOR TEACHERS: Now that they have the information ready, have them fill in the gaps to complete this descriptive paragraph.

I am _________ Smith. My first name is ______________. My last name is _________________. I am (a/an) ________________. I am from ___________________________. My __________________________ is 555-____________. My _______ address is _____________________. My address is _____________________.

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WRITING

Written Exercise III

INSTRUCTIONS FOR TEACHERS: Now, have the students answer the questions with their personal information.

1. What’s your name?2. What’s your first name?3. What’s your last name?4. What do you do? / What’s you occupation?5. Where are you from?5. What’s your phone number?6. What’s your e-mail address?7. What’s your address?

NOTE: Write this sample descriptive writing format on your board or in a cardboard to aid students grasp the idea on how to structure a descriptive paragraph.

I am Karen Smith. My first name is Karen. My last name is Smith. I am an architect. I am from the United States. My phone number is 555-3214. My e-mail address is ksmith @cbanet.com . My address is 23 Oak Street, Houston, Texas, USA.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR TEACHERS: Now that they have the information about themselves ready, have them write a short descriptive paragraph.

Do not forget to tell students to “indent”, and to “punctuate”.

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