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English Preparation Writing Lesson 3 A1-A2

This lesson focuses on developing ideas and expanding vocabulary to enhance writing skills. It emphasizes the importance of providing detailed explanations and examples, as well as using advanced vocabulary to express thoughts clearly. The lesson includes practice exercises and guidelines for writing more sophisticated responses to prompts.

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English Preparation Writing Lesson 3 A1-A2

This lesson focuses on developing ideas and expanding vocabulary to enhance writing skills. It emphasizes the importance of providing detailed explanations and examples, as well as using advanced vocabulary to express thoughts clearly. The lesson includes practice exercises and guidelines for writing more sophisticated responses to prompts.

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Lesson 3: Developing Ideas and Expanding Vocabulary

Objective:
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
 Develop ideas in more detail and add depth to your writing.
 Use a wider range of vocabulary to express yourself clearly.
 Write more sophisticated/complicated responses (100–150 words) for Duolingo
prompts.

Part 1: Expanding on Ideas


Explanation:
To make your writing more engaging, it’s important to develop your ideas with more
details, reasons, and examples. Instead of writing short, basic sentences, think about
why and how something happens, or provide additional examples to support your
point.

Example Prompt:
Describe a person who inspires you. Why do they inspire you?
Basic Response:
"My mother inspires me because she is hardworking. She takes care of our family, and
she is very kind." (23 words) increase/rise/go up # decrease / fall/ go down
Improved Response:
"My mother inspires me because of her incredible dedication to our family. She works
long hours as a nurse, but she always makes time to support me and my siblings. Despite
her busy schedule, she remains patient and kind. For example, she helps me with my
homework every evening and listens to my problems. Her selflessness and strength are
qualities I admire and hope to develop in myself." (71 words)
Explanation:
Notice how the improved response adds more specific details, examples, and
explanations. It shows why the writer’s mother inspires them by giving more depth to
the answer.
Part 2: Adding Examples and Explanations
Practice 1: Take the following short sentences and expand them with examples or
explanations.
1. Short sentence: I like summer.
o Expanded: I like summer because the weather is warm and sunny, which
allows me to spend time outdoors. For example/instance, I love going to
the beach and swimming with my friends.
o I like the house which is red.
2. Short sentence: Reading is fun.
o Expanded: Reading is fun because it allows me to escape into different
worlds and learn new things. For instance, when I read mystery novels, I
enjoy trying to solve the puzzles before the characters do.
Your Turn:
Expand these sentences:
1. I enjoy learning new languages.
2. Traveling is exciting.
3. I love playing sports.

Part 3: Building Vocabulary


Explanation:
To express yourself better in writing, it’s helpful to use a range of vocabulary. Instead of
repeating common words like good or bad, try using more specific or descriptive words.

Activity: Let’s look at some common words and more advanced alternatives:
 Good → excellent=awesome , fantastic=great=incredible, impressive( an tuong)
 Bad → terrible, disappointing(that vong), awful
Exciting vs exited
I am so excited to receive this gift.
It is exciting to read that book.
Be interested in doing sth.
I am interested in reading this book.
 Important → essential(thiet yeu), critical, significant,
 Interesting → fascinating, engaging(tuong tac), captivating(thu hut)
 Happy → joyful, cheerful, content
Practice 2: Rewrite the following sentences using more advanced vocabulary.
1. The movie was good.
o Improved: The movie was fantastic, with incredible acting and a gripping
plot.
2. My trip was bad.
o Improved: My trip was disappointing because the weather was terrible,
and many activities were canceled.

Part 4: Writing a More Detailed Response (100–150 words)


Task: Now, let’s practice writing a more detailed response using expanded ideas and
improved vocabulary.
Prompt:
What is a skill you have learned recently? Why is this skill useful?
Guidelines:
 Start with an introduction that mentions the skill.
 Explain how you learned the skill.
 Provide reasons and examples of why the skill is useful.
 Use varied vocabulary to express your ideas.
Example Response:
"Recently, I learned how to cook several new dishes, including pasta and stir-fry. I
learned this skill by following recipes online and experimenting in the kitchen. Cooking is
a valuable skill because it allows me to eat healthier and save money by making meals
at home. For example, I no longer need to order takeout when I want a quick dinner, and
I can make nutritious meals with fresh ingredients. I also enjoy cooking for my family,
and they appreciate the effort I put into preparing meals. Overall, cooking has made my
life easier and more enjoyable." (108 words)

Part 5: Writing Task (Your Turn)


Task:
Write a response (100–150 words) to the following prompt. Focus on expanding your
ideas with examples and explanations, and use more advanced vocabulary.
Prompt:
Describe a place you would like to visit and explain why it appeals to you.
Guidelines:
 Begin with a clear introduction of the place you want to visit.
 Include reasons why you want to go there (e.g., culture, scenery, activities).
 Provide examples of what you would do there or why it excites you.
 Use varied and descriptive vocabulary.
Example Structure:
1. Introduction: I would love to visit [Place] because…
2. Body: The culture/scenery/activities in [Place] are appealing to me because…
Additionally, I want to experience…
3. Conclusion: Overall, I am excited about visiting [Place] because…

Part 6: Expanding with Connectors and Conjunctions


Explanation:
Connectors like because, although, therefore, in addition, and for example help make
your writing flow more smoothly and logically. Using these words allows you to explain
your ideas in more depth.
Practice 3: Add appropriate connectors to the following sentences.
1. I enjoy learning new languages. It helps me communicate with people from
different cultures.
2. Traveling is exciting. It can also be stressful.
3. I love playing sports. It keeps me healthy.
Possible Answers:
1. I enjoy learning new languages because it helps me communicate with people
from different cultures.
2. Traveling is exciting, although it can also be stressful.
3. I love playing sports because it keeps me healthy.

Part 7: Self-Review and Feedback


After writing your response, check the following:
1. Depth: Did I explain my ideas with reasons and examples?
2. Vocabulary: Did I use more advanced and descriptive words?
3. Flow: Did I use connectors to make my writing smooth and logical?

Homework:
1. Write a response to this prompt:
o What is something you are passionate about? Why do you enjoy it?
2. Expand your ideas: Include reasons, examples, and explanations.
3. Review your vocabulary: Try to use advanced words instead of common ones.

End of Lesson 3:
In this lesson, you learned how to develop your ideas in more detail, use a wider range
of vocabulary, and expand your responses with explanations and examples. Continue
practicing these skills to build confidence in your writing!

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