Shinas College of Technology
English Language Center
Delivery Plan –Level 2
Semester I, September – December 2014
Writing
Week
Learning
Topics/Resources
Text: Ready to write 1
Underlying Grammar
Topics/Language
Elements
Attributes/Value
Integration
1
Introduction to
parts of paragraph
Capitalization and
punctuation, compound
sentences
Discerning & disciplined
individuals acting at all
times according to ethical
& moral principles.
Demonstrate & apply
their entrepreneurial
skills
14 - 18
Sept
2
Use
supplementary
materials
Introduction to
parts of paragraph
21 - 25
Sept
Use
supplementary
materials
parts of paragraph,
brainstorming and
planning strategies
editing and revising
Learning Objectives/Outcomes
Suggested Materials
 Getting familiarized with
punctuation and capitalization
Effective Academic
Writing 1
 Understanding paragraph form
and rules
Pages: 4-10
 Be able to write compound
sentences.
 Identifying the three main parts
of a paragraph: topic, supporting, First steps in
academic writing 2
& concluding sentences.
pages (24 ) & (5859)
Discerning & disciplined  Practice writing topic,
individuals acting at all
supporting, & concluding
times according to ethical sentences.
& moral principles.
Ready to write
 Identifying irrelevant sentences
Demonstrate & apply
more (Chapter 1 &
 Recognizing & practicing the
their entrepreneurial
2)
writing process
skills
Developing brainstorming and
planning strategies
 Recognizing the three steps of
the writing process: prewriting,
writing and revising and editing
3
28 - 2
Sept & Oct
Chapter 8
Writing a
Narrative
Past simple, sequence
words (first, next, then,
later, after that, etc),
past continuous
 Recognizing & practicing the
revising and editing
 Writing a short paragraph about
any topic
 Using sequence words to show
order of events in narrative
paragraphs.
Use supplementary
 Brainstorming and planning
materials
Critical thinking and give strategies (making a list of
instructions and
ideas)
interpersonal skills and  Write a paragraph of 100- 150
teamwork
describing a set of pictures that
tell a story in the past with a
topic sentence, supporting
sentences and a concluding
sentence.
4
5- 9
Oct
5
12- 16
Oct
Eid Holiday
Chapter 8
Writing a
Narrative
Eid Holiday
Eid Holiday
Eid Holiday
Past simple, sequence
words (first, next, then,
later, after that, etc),
past continuous
Critical thinking and give  Using sequence words to show
instructions and
order of events in narrative
interpersonal skills and
paragraphs.
teamwork.
 Brainstorming and planning
strategies (making a list of
ideas)
 Write a paragraph of 100- 150
about (last summer holiday,
last weekend, a trip with
friends/family, a birthday
surprise) with a topic sentence,
supporting sentences and a
concluding sentence.
Chapter 8
Writing a
Narrative
Past simple, sequence
words (first, next, then,
later, after that, etc),
passive voice
6
19 - 23
Oct
Critical thinking and give  Using sequence words to show
instructions and
order of events in narrative
interpersonal skills and
paragraphs.
teamwork
 Brainstorming and planning
strategies (e.g making a list of
ideas)
 Write a paragraph of 100- 150
about a biography of / timeline
for a famous person with a
topic sentence, supporting
sentences and a concluding
sentence.
7
26 - 30
Oct
8
2-6
Nov
Catch up
lessons+Mid Term
Exam
Chapter 4
Giving instructions
Mid Term Exam
Mid Term Exam
Imperative , modals of
Are able to think
advice, necessity and
critically, analyze and
prohibition (e.g. should solve problems.
and must), ideas using
time order expressions,
signal words, count
words, non-count words
Mid Term Exam
 Understand and practicing
giving instructions.
 Be able to organize ideas using
time order expressions (e.g. time
order words and prepositions of
time)
 Be able to write imperative
sentences about a process
 Be able to use modals of advice,
necessity and prohibition (e.g.
should and must) in relation to a
process.
 Brainstorming and planning
strategies (e.g making a list of
ideas)
 Write a paragraph of 100- 150
about how to make or cook
something (e.g a yogurt
Step by step
writing Book 1,
Unit 3
9
Chapter 4
Giving instructions
9 - 13
Nov
Imperative , modals of
Are able to think
advice, necessity and
critically, analyze and
prohibition (e.g. should solve problems.
and must), ideas using
time order expressions,
signal words, count
words, non-count words
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10
16-20
Nov
Chapter 9
Expressing opinion
Should / shouldn’t ,
signal words of
additional word ,
because & because of
Are able to think
critically, analyze and
solve problems.
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milkshake, a good salad, cook
or bake something), with a
topic sentence, supporting
sentences and a concluding
sentence.
Understand and practicing giving
instructions.
Be able to organize ideas using
time order expressions (e.g. time
order words and prepositions of
time)
Be able to write imperative
sentences about a process
Be able to use modals of advice,
necessity and prohibition (e.g.
should and must) in relation to a
process.
Brainstorming and planning
strategies (e.g making a list of
ideas)
Write a paragraph of 100- 150
about how to do something (e.g
clean your room, play a
soccer, pack for a weekend
trip) with a topic sentence,
supporting sentences and a
concluding sentence.
Understand what is an opinion
paragraph
Be able to use modals of advice
(should/ shouldn’t ) to give an
opinion or advice
Be able to use (because &
because of) in a sentence.
Learn to organize supporting
sentences according to order of
Step by step
writing Book 1,
Unit 3
Page:(50)
11
23-27
Nov
Chapter 9
Expressing opinion
Should / shouldn’t ,
signal words of
additional word,
because & because of ,
brainstorming and
planning strategies
Are able to think
critically, analyze and
solve problems.
12
Chapter 9
Expressing opinion
Should / shouldn’t ,
signal words of
additional word,
because & because of ,
brainstorming and
planning strategies
Are able to think
critically, analyze and
solve problems.
30 - 4
Nov & Dec
importance
 Be able to provide at least three
reasons to support an opinion in
full sentences.
 Understand the organization of
an opinion paragraph.
 Be able to use reasons to support
an opinion (using facts,
explanations and experience) .
 Be able to use grammatical
points highlighted in Week 10.
 Use brainstorming and planning
strategies
 Write an opinion paragraph
giving opinion or advice on
(benefits of learning English,
using mobile phones, etc.)
,should follow opinion paragraph
organization and be 100- 150
words in length)
 Understand the organization of
an opinion paragraph.
 Be able to use reasons to support
an opinion (using facts,
explanations and experience) .
 Be able to use grammatical
points highlighted in Week 10.
 Use brainstorming and planning
strategies
 Write an opinion paragraph
giving opinion or advice on
(exercising, using the internet,
etc) ,should follow opinion
paragraph organization and be
100- 150 words in length)
13
7-11
Dec
Revision
Revision
Revision
Revision
14
14-18
Dec
LEVEL
EXIT
EXAM
(LEE)
Evaluation and
results
Evaluation and results
Evaluation and results
Evaluation and results
15
21-25
Dec
Text Book: READY TO WRITE (Third Edition),KAREN BLANCHARD & CHRISTINE ROOT,PEARSON LONGMAN,
USA.
Prepared by: Amal Al-Jahwari
Level 2 Coordinator, ELC
Approved by: Dr. Flora Bassey
HOS, CTM, ELC