III. Guided writing

1. Preparation for writing

Imagine now Mr Mandela is in prison. You are going to write a letter to the President of South Africa asking him to free Nelson Mandela. Do you remember the format of a letter? What should be the main content of this letter? (The reasons for freeing Mandela) How would you try to persuade the president? (You must make your reasons persuasive.)

2. Writing a letter

Read the information about Mandela. Discuss with your partner and collect ideas for the letter

Writer down the ideas and put them into a good and logical order.

Write the letter.

IV. Further applying

1. Finding information

Go to the library to read or get online to search for more information on Nelson Mandela. Take notes of your finding and do an oral presentation next period.

2. Writing a description

Write a description of Nelson Mandela using the information you have found.

V. Closing down by sharing

Share your letter with your partners and make necessary changes.

Share your letter with the class by reading it aloud.