Comprehensive Writing Plan

Comprehensive Writing Plan
LOTE, Level 3
Common Task #1
Situation: You are going to be an exchange student in (country) for three months. Write a letter to your host family introducing yourself. Be sure to include information about why you are writing to them.
Guidelines:
You may wish to include

•information about yourself

•information about your own family

•questions about the host family

•information about where you live and what your town is like

•your likes and interests

•questions about your host brother or sister and his or her likes and interests

•what you want to do while there

You must use at least 120 words. Use the rubric as a guide.
(Querida familia: Chere famille:Dear family:
Con abrazos, Avec bisouWith hugs,)

Common Task #1, Level 3
Editing Checklist for LOTE
oDoes it accomplish the task?
oIs it organized? Does it have smooth transitions?
oDoes it include a wide variety of vocabulary? (above level 1)
oDo the subjects and verbs agree? (if you use the Uds/ form, does the verb end appropriately?)
oDo the nouns and adjectives agree? (if you describe a feminine person, is the adjective feminine?)
oAre the words in the right order? (no apostrophes, nouns usually before adjectives)
oIs the paper legible, neat, and pleasing to the eye?
oIs the paper organized, with information connected logically?
oDoes it have 120 or more comprehensible words in the target language?

o  Did you do the graphic organizer and attach it to your writing? (only for those whose average is below an 85.)

Common Task #1, Level 3
Graphic Organizer

Use to OUTLINE your ideas, pre- write, and brain storm
Opening Statement: Get the family’s attention, let them know your name and why you are writing ______
Paragraph 1

Information about yourself

·  Age ______

·  Hair color ______

·  Eye color ______

·  Height ______

·  Weight ______

·  Likes and dislikes ______

Paragraph 2
Information about your family

·  How many siblings ______

·  Names and ages of family members ______

Paragraph 3

Information about hometown

·  Location______

·  Size ______

·  Any attractions ______

·  School information ______

Paragraph 4

Questions for your host family

·  How many siblings ______

·  Ages and names ______

·  Their likes and interests ______

·  Any pets ______

·  What the place is like ______

Paragraph 5

Tell what you want to do

·  Any trips you want to take ______

·  Any clubs you want to join ______

·  Any chores you can help with ______
Conclusion: Include contact information

·  Time and place of arrival ______

·  Phone number to reach you in the United States ______

·  Say thank you ______