F6Writingtasks07-08.doc

Write about 450-500 words on the following topic Recent articles in the media have reported cases involving child abuse is on the increase. Among those cases, leaving children unattended at home has caused the most public concern. Write an article to school newsletter giving details of ONE incident of such cases you are aware of, stating at least TWO reasons for this problem and suggest at least TWO possible solutions to prevent it from getting serious. [I] Pre-writing stage (A) Topic Analysis Essay type Format Audience Tone/ Register /Genre Useful vocabulary 1. child rights expert 2. child welfare 3. child-care policy 4. family crisis hotline 5. family tragedy 6. educationalist 7. psychologist 8. negligence 9. counselling service 10. victim 11. lenient [adj] 12. single-parent family 13. call for [phrasal verb] 14. channel 1 (C) Suggested Writing Outline Essay Structure Brainstorming for the ideas- What to write? Introductory Paragraph [State the thesis statement and state the background information] Body Paragraphs Incident [Mention ONE case you are aware of ] Reason(s) [Give at least TWO reasons, one reason in each paragraph] Solutions [Suggest at least TWO solutions, one solution in each paragraph] [1]