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Standard: Convey Ideas in Writing Outcomes Student will write a brief description of an item they would like to sell.

Classroom Information

GED Descriptors:      Language Arts Writing Roles:      Family Program Type(s)      ABE, GED, ESOL, Family Literacy, Urban, Rural, Corrections NRS Learner levels (ABE/GED)       2 Time frame:      2.0 to 3.0 hours

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Standard: Convey Ideas in Writing

Component of Performance How activity addresses component Determine the purpose for communicating Student wants to sell a car and needs to place an ad with the appropriate details. Organize and present information to serve the purpose, context, and audience Using a brainstormed list of characteristics about the car, the student chooses main ideas and then writes descriptively about each. Pay attention to conventions of English language usage, including grammar, spelling, and sentence structure, to minimize barriers to readers' comprehension Using past testing results and writing samples, the teacher and student determine needed skill development areas; such as, sentence construction, punctuation, or capitalization. Practice is provided as necessary. Seek feedback and revise to enhance the effectiveness of the communication A rough draft of descriptive sentences written in logical order is completed. Teacher and student feedback is given, corrections are made, and a final copy is produced.

Purposeful, Transparent, Building Expertise

Purposeful and Transparent ABLE students are normally interested in working towards their GED. Many are developing life skills while working towards that goal. The writing process and the skills necessary to write so others can understand are necessary to achieve both. Students should recognize that the skills they use to write information for their personal use are the same skills needed to pass the GED Language section. Contextual Putting writing to use in a real life context gives a sense of usefulness to the writer. When writing about an item the student personally wants to sell, learning becomes meaningful in his or her own life. Though this activity took place in the classroom, the product could be used outside of these boundaries. Building Expertise Working through the process of writing while developing skills to improve clarity clearly builds towards expertise. Step by step instruction will serve as a model for the student to follow in the future.

Lesson Designer Tawna Eubanks Hamilton City ABLE (513) 8875021 Emmirg@aol.com

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