TSL3107|TUTORIAL WEEK 13 | GROUP 2

2012

TUTORIAL WEEK 13 In groups, plan an outline of a writing lesson for average learners. Share the outline with peers and get feedback from them.

KSSR Curriculum Content Writing The learning standards for writing begin with pre-writing skills, which addresses penmanship, the formation of letters, words as well as numbers in clear print. Specific learning standards are attributed to penmanship so that even from a young age, pupils are taught good writing habits. Special attention should be given in order to strengthen the muscles of the hand, develop visual skills, enhance gross and fine motor skills as well as develop hand-eye coordination to help pupils acquire penmanship. Correct formation of letters of the alphabet is important in order to help pupils write neatly and later write words, phrases and sentences legibly. By the end of Year 2, pupils will master the mechanics of writing and then learn to write at word, phrase and sentence levels. Specific writing activities devised during lessons will enable pupils to begin writing for a purpose as stipulated in the learning standard.

YEAR 2 : OUTLINE FOR WRITING KSSR AVERAGE LEARNERS Based on this learning standard for Year 2 (our focus is on the content standard 3.1), we have planned some activities and outlines based on the activities. 3.1.1 Able to write in neat legible print: a) words b) phrases c) simple sentences

Aileen, Geoffrey, Maziziana, Melanie & Yohanieca

TSL3107|TUTORIAL WEEK 13 | GROUP 2

2012

For average learners, writing activity such as fill in the blanks would be appropriate to practise writing words. Outline 1: Ask them to write words in a neat legible print. Outline 2: Make sure they write in lower case letters. Outline 3: Make sure they are able to identify the correct words to its pictures.

Aileen, Geoffrey, Maziziana, Melanie & Yohanieca

TSL3107|TUTORIAL WEEK 13 | GROUP 2

2012

The writing activity can be preceded with writing sentences in neat legible print. Reading skill is being integrated for this activity. It is suitable for both intermediate and advanced learners. Outline 1: Make sure that the teacher brainstorms and discusses the passage with the pupils before answering the questions. Outline 2: Make sure the pupils are using the correct tenses. Outline 3: Make sure the pupils write in simple, full sentences.

Aileen, Geoffrey, Maziziana, Melanie & Yohanieca

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2012

3.1.2 Able to write numerals in neat legible print: a) numeral form b) word form The writing activity involved writing numbers either in numeral form or word form. A good writing exercise for this learning standard is to have both forms simultaneously. Outline 1: The teacher must present and let pupils to identify the numbers correctly. Outline 2: Make sure the pupils write in lower case letters. Outline 3: For weak pupils, the teacher can ask them to complete question 1 10. As for average and advanced learners, they can complete the whole exercise.

Aileen, Geoffrey, Maziziana, Melanie & Yohanieca

TSL3107|TUTORIAL WEEK 13 | GROUP 2

2012

Feedback: Do you have better outlines for these activities/exercises? Do write whats on your mind in the table below. You can add any activities that you think more suitable for average learners for Year 2 pupils. Outlines Reasons Suggested Activities

Aileen, Geoffrey, Maziziana, Melanie & Yohanieca