Writing Skill-Building Practice: Sharing Information
Target Level: [ ]
CLB 3 [ ] CLB 4
Part 1: Writing
Checklist
Before you begin writing, review what makes a
successful paragraph:
- Topic
Sentence: States the main idea clearly.
- Supporting
Details: Adds specific information (facts,
examples, descriptions).
- Transitions
& Conjunctions (CLB 4): Uses linking
words (and, but, so, because, also, first, then, next) to connect
ideas smoothly.
- Concluding
Sentence: Wraps up the paragraph or provides
a final thought.
- Mechanics:
Begins each sentence with a capital letter and ends with a period.
CLB 3 Task: A
Favourite Place in Windsor
Instructions: Write a short
description (4 sentences) about a favourite place in Windsor that you like to
visit (e.g., Riverfront Park, Point Pelee, Jackson Park, Devonshire Mall,
Windsor Public Library).
Guided Outline
- Topic
Sentence (Sentence 1): Name your favourite place in
Windsor and state why you like it.
- Example: My favourite place to visit in
Windsor is the Riverfront Park.
- Supporting
Detail 1 (Sentence 2): Describe what you see or do there.
- Supporting
Detail 2 (Sentence 3): Describe another detail about the
place (who you go with, when you go, or why it is special).
- Concluding
Sentence (Sentence 4): Write a closing sentence about how
you feel when you visit.
Your Paragraph (CLB
3)
CLB 4 Task: Writing
an Email About Upcoming Plans
Instructions: Write a short
email to a friend telling them about your upcoming plans for next week, next
month, or next year. Your email must include a topic sentence,
connected supporting details, and a concluding sentence.
Tip for CLB 4: Connect your
supporting details using transition words and conjunctions such as first,
then, next, also, because, and, but,
or so.
Guided Outline
- Subject
Line: Write a clear subject line for your email.
- Greeting:
Use an informal greeting (e.g., Hi [Name], / Dear [Name],).
- Topic
Sentence: State what your upcoming plan is
and when it will happen.
- Supporting
Details: Provide 3 to 4 details about your
plans. Use future structures (going to / will) and
connecting words.
- Concluding
Sentence: Write a concluding sentence
inviting a reply or expressing excitement.
- Closing:
Include a sign-off and your name (e.g., See you soon, [Your Name]).
Your Email Draft
(CLB 4)
To:
____________________
Subject: ___________________________
Greeting:
__________________________,
Closing: _________________________,
Name: __________________________
Speaking Skill Building Activity - Social Conversations
Instructions: Follow the outline below and practice a short conversation with a partner about the topic.
1. Greet your speaking partner using phrases learned in class. (EX. Hi! How's it going?)
2. Introduce yourself to the other speaker for any new situation. (EX. My name is _____.)
3. Ask one or two small talk questions that are related to the topic below. Make sure to answer your partner's questions as well.
4. Use a polite closing to end the conversation. (EX. It was nice talking to you! Bye!)
Topic: You are in a new English class together.
