TRAINER NOTES

Session No.: 6
Session Title: Writing & Language Arts
Description:
This session provides opportunity for CPs to explore the Teacher’s Module Book 3; to
select and adapt/adopt activities for the three different levels: beginner, intermediate and
advance.
Training By the end of this session, CPs will be able to:
Outcomes
1. identify activities according to the levels: beginner, intermediate and
advanced;
2. adapt activities for use with different levels.
Time 120 minutes
Resources Worksheets, A4 coloured papers, manila papers, marker pens (assorted
colours), glue
Session Activity 1: Select and Identify [60 minutes]
Outline
Activity 2: Adapt and Modify [50 minutes]
Activity 3: Reflection [10 minutes]
Activity 1 Select and Identify

Procedure 1. Show samples of Writing and Language Arts activities taken from the
Teacher’s Module Book 3 for the 3 different levels: beginner,
intermediate and advance.

2. Go through the Writing activities in the Teacher’s Module Book 3

3. Suggest activities for different levels:

Writing – beginner
 Fill in missing words in chant
 Trace word (dotted lines)
 Chant

Writing – intermediate
 Fill in missing words in chant
 Trace word (without dotted lines)
 Chant

Language Arts - beginner

 Word plant / flower
 Chant game

Language Arts - intermediate

 Word maze

4. Encourage CPs to give constructive feedback.

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 Suggested 1. We are going to study Unit 3 of the Teacher’s Module - focusing on
Instructional the Writing and Language Arts activities. We feel that the activities
Language designed for the unit need to cater for all levels and thus more
options should be discussed. Having our pupils in mind, we have
adapted the activities into two levels – beginner and intermediate.
Let’s go through the activities together....
2. So now you must have realised that activities in the module are
pitched at different levels, some easier than the others; some more
difficult. It is therefore important for you to be able to recognise
your pupils’ ability and adjust accordingly.
Activity 2 Adapt and Modify

Procedure 1. Inform CPs that they have to explore the Teacher’s Module Book 3 and
identify activities for 3 different levels: beginner, intermediate and
advanced.
2. Remind CPs that adaptation and modification is required when using
activities from the module.
- How would you adapt this activity? Why?
It’s too difficult, so I’ll make it simpler.
It’s suitable for my pupils, so I’ll just use it.
It’s good for practice, but I’ll have to make it a bit more challenging.
3. Ask CPs to adapt the selected activities accordingly. Remind CPs that
they should be aware of their pupils’ ability when adapting or modifying
the activities for use in remedial teaching.
4. Allow time for preparation.
5. Get CPs to present their work.
6. Invite comments from everyone in the group.
7. Trainer gives feedback.
Suggested  What are your comments of these activities?
Instructional  Is adaptation necessary?
Language  Are you confident of adapting/modifying activities to meet your pupils’
needs?
Activity 3 Reflection

Procedure 1. Distribute reflection grids to CPs.

2. Give them time to fill up the grids, giving feedback on what they have
learnt, what they are still doubtful/have questions, and what they would
like to learn more.
3. Encourage them to give constructive comments for improvement.
Suggested  Well we have come to the end of this two-hour session. Fill in the grids
Instructional given to you. We will be responding to your comments and be given
Language back to you by tomorrow morning. You might find these prompts
useful:
- I have learnt ....
- I need further clarification on/in ....
- I would like to know more about ....
- I need help in ....

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