Composition - Assessment Preparation (Thursday; 27/11)

K: Know how to research the main points of the topic.

U: Understand the content of the topic.

D: Write the draft of our topic.

 

Words of the Day

1. Choose

2. Research

 

Let's Begin!

Do you remember what an informative essay is?

Do you remember the structure of an informative essay?

And most of all, do you remember the important rule of a draft?

 

Task 1

Since your assessment is next Monday, time to pick your topic!

1. Madagascar

-    Introduction: What is Madagascar? Where is Madagascar?

-    Topic Sentence 1: What are the racial groups in Madagascar? What is the most common ethnic group in the country? What is the demographic?

-    Topic Sentence 2:  What are the languages in Madagascar? What is the most commonly used language?

-    Topic Sentence 3: What are the cultures in Madagascar? What are the religions in the country?

-    Conclusion: Give 2 fun facts about Madagascar   

 

2. Hibiscus

-    Introduction: What is a hibiscus? What does the flower look like?

-    Topic Sentence 1: What are some of the species of hibiscuses in the world? What is the most famous/common hibiscus?

-    Topic Sentence 2: What are the uses of hibiscus? How are these hibiscuses being used?

-    Topic Sentence 3: Where are some of the hibiscuses from? Name some locations of a few famous hibiscuses.

-    Conclusion: Give 2 fun facts about hibiscus.

 

3. Santa Claus

-     Introduction: Who is Santa Claus? What are the other names for Santa Claus?

-    Topic Sentence 1: What are the origins of Santa Claus? Where does he come from?

-    Topic Sentence 2: What is Santa Claus in Finnish Folklore? What is he called in Finnish folklore?

-    Topic Sentence 3: How is Santa Claus usually depicted in other cultures?

-    Conclusion: Give 2 fun facts about Santa Claus. 

 

You can use the internet or any books for resources. Find the main idea and try to write the main idea in your own words.

DO NOT USE AI.  

Once you've chosen your topic, write your draft in a given test pad.  

Remember the 3S:

1. Short

2. Simple

3. Straight to the point

 

You are only allowed to write short notes. These notes can be allowed to be with you as reference during the assessment. 

Below is an example of a draft:

You have 30 minutes for this task.

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