ICSE Class 7 English, Unit 3: Writing

What this unit aims at

Children develop a diverse and creative style of writing. They express themselves through stories, poems and anecdotal records, narratives, etc.

Your child should be able to

• develop different styles of writing with focus on adjusting to the task, purpose and audience
• analyse relevant ideas/ concepts
• selects appropriate introductory strategies, develops logical arguments, give examples and use appropriate quotations to support arguments
• connect relevant ideas and formulates appropriate conclusions
• focus on the use of grade appropriate vocabulary, using precise phrases, sensory language to make the writing vivid and vibrant
• work on small projects individually and in groups to provide opportunities for collaborative work and help foster greater interaction among students
• develop age appropriate skills of writing on a range of disciplines
• apply technology as a resource to enhance research work
• Creative writing write a composition (three or more paragraphs) of about 200 - 250 words at a more advanced level on any given topic
• write a short story, poem, dialogues based on inputs provided in the class or through personal experience

Key concepts in this unit

• Write messages, invitations, short paragraphs, letters (formal and informal) applications, Simple narrative and descriptive pieces, etc.
• Creative writing: stories, poems etc.
• Organize and structure thoughts in writing.
• Organise and structure meaningful sentences in a sequential manner. use of linkers such as however, therefore etc. to link sentences to indicate passage of time and provide a sense of closure.
• Age appropriate use of words and phrases
• Follow process approach to writing. planning, revising, reviewing editing, rewriting.