1. Name:_____________________ F.5___( )
2009 Long writing task
Idea brainstorming
Drawbacks of studying in schools Drawbacks of homeschooling
1. Lack of __learning flexibility___ 1. Lack of __all-round development___
(e.g.__comform to school learning (e.g._learn teamwork and
syllabus ___) communication skills_____)
2. Potential problems: _ failing to cater for Potential problems: _ fail to work with
learning differences_______________ people from different walks of life in the
_______________________________ future_______
Benefits of homeschooling Benefits of studying in schools
1. cater for children’s _learning needs___ 1. cater for whole-person development
_______
(e.g. _communication, leadership
2. Students can learn more subjects
2. more learning __freedom____/ (acquire__ more _knowledge_)
autonomy
3. _____________________________
3. _____________________________ _____________________________
_____________________________
Writing outline letter to the editor
Dear editor,
Home study or school study?
Intro: Introduction:
- State the phenomenon
I am writing this letter to respond to the issue
- Point out your own stance
about whether home schooling or school
education is a better alternative to students.
In my opinion, ……. seems to be a better
choice for the following reasons.
Content 1: Topic sent:
Drawback First of all, many people criticize that (drawback of home
schooling)
Content 2: Topic sent Topic sent:

2. Benefit
Content 3: Topic sent Topic sent:
Benefit
Conclusion: Conclusion:
Summarise your points
All in all, based on the mentioned reason, I
deeply believe that …… is the best for
teenagers’ development. Therefore,
_(stance + benefits)