Common Guided Writing Format

Planning The Paragraphs

PARAGRAPH 1

Introduction = short, interesting

PARAGRAPH 2

Body / middle (content) = Topic sentence + Elaboration

PARAGRAPH 3

Body / middle (content) = Topic sentence + Elaboration

PARAGRAPH 4

Body / middle (content) = Topic sentence + Elaboration

PARAGRAPH 5

Conclusion = short, interesting

b. Topic Sentence

Last week, my school celebrated Teachers Day

Teachers Day
1. time

3. people who went

2. location

c. We may give details about

Supporting point 1 - time of the event

Supporting point 2 - the location of the event
Supporting point 3 - the people who went

d. Sample sentences about the sub-points

i. First we had an assembly at 7.30 a.m.
ii. The assembly was held at Dewan 2.
iii. The principal and all the teachers were seated on a colourful and nicely
decorated stage

e. Putting the sentences together.

Last week, my school celebrated Teachers Day last week. First, we had an
assembly at 7.30 a.m. The assembly was held at Dewan 2. The principal and all the
teachers were seated on a colourful and nicely decorated stage.
 Layout

Introduction Hello! How are you? I hope you are well.

i. Salutation/ Greetings
Body The assembly started at 7.30 a.m.
Paragraph 2
i. Topic sentence / Main idea 1
(What? / Who? )
ii. Supporting details.
(Why? / When? / Where?/ How? )

Paragraph 3 Speech by principal gave advice

i. Topic sentence / Main idea 2 to students
(What? / Who? )
ii. Supporting details. Aim of celebration show appreciation to teachers
(Why? / When? / How? )

Paragraph 4 Speech by head prefect

i. Topic sentence / Main idea 3
(What? / Who? )
ii. Supporting details.
(Why? / When? / How? )
Paragraph 5 Activities carried out games
iii. Topic sentence / Main idea 3 class parties - concert
(What? / Who? )
iv. Supporting details.
(Why? / When? / How? )
Conclusion
Making a personal statement on
the topic.

Signature
Your family and you are planning to go camping for the coming first term
holidays. You have browsed the internet and found a suitable campsite. Write a
letter to your brother and invite him and his family to join you.

Use the notes below to write the letter.

1. Campsite - clean 3. Facilities - toilet

- safe - shower room

- peaceful - swimming pools

2. Location - near a village 4. Activities - swimming

- minute trishaw ride - trekking

- Seven Eleven - skating

- board games