3.1.3 Writing

• identify the appropriate vocabulary for writing essays
• compose essays on given subjects
• appreciate the role of written communication in social interactions

“Why is it important to communicate clearly in writing?”

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1. Vocabulary for essay writing: habiter à, faire + activité
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   Select verbs and expressions to be used in essay writing.
2. Steps for writing a coherent essay
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   List in groups the vital steps for writing a coherent essay.
3. Structure and connectors in an essay
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   List and use the structure and connectors of a coherent essay.
4. Drafting an essay on the importance of friendship
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   Draft an essay about the importance of friendship in our daily lives.
5. Writing an invitation card to a friend
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   Write an invitation card to a friend, share it in class and invite feedback.
6. Declining an invitation
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   Draft key points in groups on the decline of an invitation from a friend.
7. Revising, proofreading and sharing
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   Revise and proofread essays and invitations and use feedback from peers.
8. Written communication in social interactions
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   Discuss examples of instances where written communication is used in social interactions.