LANG305

Module code

LANG305

Module title

Level 3 (General) -Writing

Prescription

This module aims to develop writing skills required to convey information at a CEFR high B1 level. It will enable students to write information and ideas on abstract as well as concrete topics with good control of complex structures, spelling and punctuation. \r\n\r\n

Programmes

EL1503

NZQA Level

Level 3

NZQA Credits

15

Delivery method

Web-Supported

Learning hours

Total learning hours: 150

Resources required

Learning Outcomes: 1. Write formal and informal messages for a range of social purposes.
2. Write?a?clearly?structured?essay on?a?reasonably?familiar?topic.
3. Write a?short text in response to online information on reasonably familiar topics.
Content: -punctuation in formal and informal texts including dashes, brackets, bullet points and speech marks
-spelling of words relating to work, study and leisure interests
-basic grammatical structures, including conjunctions, connectives and discourse markers.

Range
-vocabulary adequate to meet needs
-communication of information and ideas with some adaptation to the intended reader.

Organisation
-linear sequencing of ideas using discourse markers and conjunctions
-layout and linguistic features appropriate to text type.

Grammar
Sentence structure
Simple sentencesoThere was/were
-There has/have been
Compound sentencesoThere was/were
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Complex sentencesoThere was/were
-defining relative clauses

Verb forms
Verb formsPresent/Past reference:
-past simple and past continuous (contrasted)

Past reference:
-used to

Other:
-simple passive
-use of 2nd conditional
-make / let / allow (+ object) + verb (with(out) to)
-reported speech (inc. questions)
-I wish / If only
-phrasal verbs (inc. intransitive and transitive)

Modals, nouns, pronouns, possessives, prepositions

Modalsmodals of ability, past and present
-could / was/were able to (past ability)
-would (past repeated action)
-past obligation / permission
Nouns-range of noun phrases with pre- and post-modification
Pronouns
Possessives
Prepositions and prepositional phrases-wide range of prepositions

Articles, determiners, adjectives, adverbs, intensifiers

Articles-definite and indefinite article with both countable and uncountable nouns in a range of uses
Determiners-a range of determiners
Adjectives-a range of comparative structures
Adverbs-adverbs of manner
-adverbs of frequency / probability
-adverbs of degree
-attitude adverbs
Intensifiers-range such as notenough, far

Punctuation and spelling

Punctuation-uses of a range of punctuation marks such as colons and semi-colons
Spelling-the correct spelling of words used in work, studies and daily life
Discourse

Discourse-a wide range of discourse markers to indicate addition, sequence, contrast and reason
-markers to buy time in spoken exchanges (let me think)
Teaching and Learning Strategy: Key approaches to instruction include selection of authentic and semi-authentic language models; clear contextualisation and effective presentation of new language; varied interaction - individual, pair, group, whole-class activities; information-gap activities; task-based activities; integration of skills; focus on accuracy and fluency; effective treatment of errors; valid and reliable assessment; integration of current technologies
Assessment Criteria: The portfolio is comprised of multiple assessment tasks, not tests alone. To pass this module, students must attempt and pass all assessment tasks.

LANG305 – Level 3 (General) -Writing