Writing

Writing

1. My Note to the Class

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2.

The following is the letter written to me by my friend, asking for suggestions of what he could do in Ocean Park and what kind of animals he could see there. Could you please kindly read it and help me to give him some advice?
 * Letter From Charlie **

//Hi Cindy,

It's been a while since you went back to Hong Kong. How are you doing recently? I suppose that you are rather busy with your work at school and your preparation in becoming a teacher?

I've got some great news! My family and I are coming to Hong Kong next month for some sightseeing and relaxation. I have heard that there's a place named Ocean Park in Hong Kong. I am thinking if there's anything interesting in the park? What can I do in the park? And do they have any other animals besides those marine animals? I think I am more interested in the land animals.

Give me any ideas you have and please write back soon - I can't wait to hear from you.

Bye for now, Charlie

p.s. I hope you might also come with us to the Ocean Park when we visit it, is that ok? //

3. Now after reading my friend's letter, would each of you, making use of a mind map, please briefly write down some of you thoughts/ advice. Please upload your wor  k in your own wikispaces ON  or  BEFORE 10th March. 

4. With the use of your mind map, write a reply letter to Charlie. You are reminded to post your letter in a new page on your own wikispaces. The deadline for this assignment is 13th March . 

5. In your own group of 4 ( the group you have been working with today in class ), read and make suggestions for improvement for each other's work. Your work should be done in the form of posting a sticky note on your group member's 'letter' through Diigo. You should finish reading and posting comment on others' letters before the end of 16th March .

You might want to refer to the following table when commenting/ evaluating others' letters.

- Is the choice of vocabulary kept simple and straightforward? ||
 * Criteria? ||  ||
 * Format || - Is the letter informal enough? ||
 * Tone || - Is the writer using a friendly tone? ||
 * Language || - Does the writer use any contractions?
 * Content || - What do you think about his/her suggestions? ||

p.s. for the Use of Diigo, you might refer to the notes distributed in class today, or visit the website [] )

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