How was your weekend?
Have you noticed the new 'BBC Breaking News' section at the right-hand side of the blog? From now onwards I want to you pick one of the pieces of news which appear there, read it and comment on it (what is it about, if you agree or disagree, etc.) As always, it is a good idea if you could include clips or images in your posts.
Here are some tips for a better writing of your compositions:
Four steps to better writing:
1. Preparing and gathering information
Give yourself a time limit to brainstorm all the topics you might include, and to check information. Make brief notes by each topic. Get as much information as you can on paper (a quick search on the Internet may help you here). Don't worry too much about the organisation of your ideas at this point - you can always change things later.
2. Structuring
Think about the order in which you will present the information. If possible, check with another student or your teacher to see if they think your order is clear and logical.
3. First draft and feedback
Write a first draft, giving yourself a time limit to complete the text. Show your first draft to another student or your teacher. Ask them to tell you about things that are unclear, or if there are any important mistakes (I will do that after you post your entries, but any student can give his/her opinion too!). Read the draft yourself. Are there any better words or phrases you could use to express you ideas?)
4. Final draft
Use the feedback to prepare the final draft. then proofread your work (check it for simple errors, spelling mistakes, etc.). If you're happy with what you have written, you have finished!)
This tips are also useful for our class composition exercises.
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