Block Writing
Aim: A simple form of writing, that we define as writing in blocks of information.
Method: These texts do not have to link and can be based on different sources of information. Keep a record of where you get your information from. Copy and past the URLs below your essay.
Advantages: Block writing is thinking about the topic for the first time. There are some benefits and I will explain them to you now:
- By writing you can understand how much or how little you know about the topic
- You can understand if you know the vocab, or if you need to research the words you need.
- As you write, you can develop your ideas – writing is a good way to develop your ideas
- This format of writing is a pre-writing activity – you can use this information, or you can change this information (delete)
- You can think about how long the writing exercise will take you? So, you can organise your work schedule.
Writing Objectives: Based on your initial topic based on the theme ‘Global’ write the following;
- title
- introduction – 1 sentence
- define topic- research the internet (30words)
- research and explain in more detail the topic (50words)
- in your explanation; please think about your main points (highlight). You need 2 main points.
- next, research the main points on the internet, and take notes
- write two (2) sub-paragraphs for your main points
- for example: Main Point 1: name / explain more information / write another 35 words; Main Point 2: name / explain more information / write another 35 words;
- type your sub paragraphs on computer for the next class
There are several ways to explain to give more information:
- say your ambitions in the future; study or work
- specific study goals at this university
- explain the reasons why you are studying this course
Conclusion (30words):
Objective A: After you have written your text of information (blocks), now it is time to summarise your information. The best way is to re-word some information that you have already written. Select the main ideas or points. Do not write anything new.
Introduction (30-45 words):
Expand introduction: From the information you have please re-write the introduction sentence. there are two important points;
- Introduce the importance of the topic; explain your two main points
- Explain the content of the essay; write a preview of the information in sub-paragraph 1 and sub-paragraph 2
Teacher example:
Introduction – 1 sentence [The major of my study background is mathematics and computer science]
Introduction: The major of my background study is on mathematics and computer science. In the first main point I will explain the maths in relation to the second main point, math in robot making. I will preview how to teach maths to students so they can apply maths to making robots.
Main Point 1: Maths in everyday life
Write here the sub-paragraph 35 words
Copy&Paste the website URL
Main Point 2: Using Maths in robot building
Write here the sub-paragraph 35 words
Copy&Paste the website URL