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3.5 Descriptive Writing
Mandarin Chinese · Grade 11 · 8 lessons in the design
What you will be able to do
- evaluate clarity and coherence in descriptive written texts
- develop coherent and well organised descriptive texts on varied themes
- appreciate the importance of clarity, coherence, and logic for effective writing
Key questions
“What strategies can you use to ensure clarity and logical flow in descriptive writing?”
“What are the features of an effective descriptive text?”
Lessons
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Features of an effective descriptive text
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizEvaluate clarity and coherence in descriptive texts and identify the features of effective descriptions.
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Rearranging jumbled sentences into a coherent paragraph
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizRearrange jumbled sentences about a typical school day with peers to form a coherent and grammatically correct paragraph.
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Analysing two descriptive texts for clarity
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizAnalyse two descriptive texts and highlight areas that need improvement for clarity of communication.
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Time expressions and sequence words for describing a day
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizUse time expressions and sequence words to describe a school day clearly and coherently.
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Composing a text about my daily school routine
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizCompose a text about the daily school routine and receive feedback on sequence, clarity, vocabulary and transitions.
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A scrapbook with pictures and sequenced descriptions
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDevelop a scrapbook with pictures and clear, logically sequenced descriptions of subjects you enjoy at school.
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A storyboard of a typical school day
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizCreate a storyboard about a typical school day, display it on the class noticeboard for peer feedback and mentorship.
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Journals to reflect on writing progress
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizKeep a writing journal to reflect on progress, strengths, limitations and strategies, and answer the key inquiry questions.