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Step Two: First Draft:
(Number. of words:------------)
TIP! TIP! It will be a good idea to determine how many words per line on average you write: Multiply by the number of lines to get an approximate number of words. It is much easier and quicker to do this beforehand!
Now read over your work again. Look out for any mistakes you might have made and correct them in pencil. Use the checklist below to edit your first draft as well as your final draft:
| What to check: | First Draft | Final Draft |
| Have I . . . | ||
| used all five senses in my descriptive work? | ||
| used good descriptive words? | ||
| spelt all the words correctly? (use a dictionary) | ||
| used correct punctuation ? | ||
| included one main idea in each paragraph? | ||
| selected a short, effective title? | ||
| written neatly and legibly? | ||
| counted and recorded the number of words I used? | ||
| Finally, am I satisfied and proud of my final product? |
| LO 3 |
| Reading and ViewingThe learner will be able to read and view for information and enjoyment, and respond critically to the aesthetic, cultural and emotional values in texts |
| We know this when the learner: |
| 3.1 reads a text (fiction or non-fiction); |
| 3.4 reads for information; |
| 3.6 uses reading strategies; |
| 3.8 demonstrates an ability to use reference books. |
| LO 4 |
| WritingThe learner will be able to write different kinds of factual and imaginative texts for a wide range of purposes |
| We know this when the learner: |
| 4.3 writes for personal reflection; |
| 4.4 writes creatively; |
| 4.6 treats writing as a process. |
ACTIVITY 1
Mila’s family background :
T he following aspects should be addressed before asking learners to attempt the questions:
NOUNS AND ADJECTIVES.
What is a noun?
A word which names an object or person e.g.
cat / man/ book / desk / Uganda / Shoprite / swarm
What is an adjective?
A word which describes a noun e.g.
enormous / pretty / Ugandan / his
Family Trees
What information does a family tree provide? History of family, who married whom , who had children, how many , etc.
What does a family tree look like? Where does one start?
Let the learners read the questions before reading the passage.
How does one quote from an article / story?
What does it mean to quote – to use the writer’s direct words.
How is it indicated? – by the use of quotation marks
Why should one use the quotation marks? – one acknowledges that it is not one’s own words, but that of somebody else. If not done, one is stealing somebody else’s words and this is against the law.
Introduce learners to the word “plagiarism” and “copyright”.
In your discussion about the story, emphasise:
Living conditions e.g. evidence of poverty
Characterization e.g. Sara
Emotions of characters
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