EL Dept Gp 2 by Huang Mei Mei https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2 (Feedback from Audience) en-us 2016-06-19 14:44:29 UTC 2025-10-28 18:01:21 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Lightdecrease.png P3&4 LS links well to p5&6 LS, developmental LS approach. https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115198984 2016-06-22 00:47:47 UTC https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115198984 1 stair https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199122 Did not explain what is mentor texts? Confusing for those who do not teach English]]> 2016-06-22 00:50:13 UTC https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199122 1 Star https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199221 Good use of reference from literature to back up lesson study. Used multiple articles to back up intent of LS wrt why this t]]> 2016-06-22 00:52:33 UTC https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199221 https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199365 Good idea to use mentor text to model writing]]> 2016-06-22 00:55:27 UTC https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199365 I https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199412 2016-06-22 00:56:22 UTC https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199412 https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199426 Mentor text seems likes a useful tool. Will it be prepared by teachers for every piece of writig? Will pupils bring home the mentor texts? ]]> 2016-06-22 00:56:34 UTC https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199426 1  https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199450 Good idea in getting students to observe what are the good points in a mentor text so that they are aware what should be done in their own essays.]]> 2016-06-22 00:57:08 UTC https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199450 https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199452 How would you tackle pupils who copy more than 50% from the mentor text?]]> 2016-06-22 00:57:09 UTC https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199452 Comparing the mentor text and low quality writing provides a good platform for students to identify important content which decides the standard of writing. Mentor text also gives the students a boost to get started on writing and feel more confident. https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199454 2016-06-22 00:57:13 UTC https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199454 https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199456 Good that there is a development in the content from 3/4 to 5/6. From focusing on the content ideas and details, you will move on to the style of writing and being more descriptive.]]> 2016-06-22 00:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199456 https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199465 For lower ability pupils, it is a good guide for them using mentor texts. Pupils can use the contents, ideas and sentences from the text to apply to their writing.]]> 2016-06-22 00:57:22 UTC https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199465 https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199468 The links in the goals ]]> 2016-06-22 00:57:22 UTC https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199468 W https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199482 2016-06-22 00:57:30 UTC https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199482 Who writes the mentor texts? https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199483 2016-06-22 00:57:31 UTC https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199483 1 star https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199489 There is good transition between 3/4 and 5/6. This will allow pupils to be more aware of what is expected of them in their writing. ]]> 2016-06-22 00:57:44 UTC https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199489 Will be good to capture evidence of how students write differently after using this strategy https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199497 2016-06-22 00:57:57 UTC https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199497 https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199527 Modeling of proper text is key to set the proper standard. It's a very useful tool. Is mentor text a model text chosen as a good example? Please elaborate]]> 2016-06-22 00:58:39 UTC https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199527 https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199556 Good sharing
Gave pupils context and contents for their writing ]]> 2016-06-22 00:59:27 UTC https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199556 muhammad_fakhruddin_daud https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199560 Its a good that it gives the students a idea on how to start their writing thus building up their writing]]> 2016-06-22 00:59:30 UTC https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199560 How do we break down the mentor text into visible skills that the pupils could identify https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199574 2016-06-22 00:59:46 UTC https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199574 MT Group 1 https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199577 Mentor text will provide ideas and sentence structures to guide students]]> 2016-06-22 00:59:47 UTC https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199577 What would the teacher do if the students frequently copy from the mentor text? https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199578 2016-06-22 00:59:47 UTC https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199578 How are mentor text used in teaching writing skills (more details). tanchayngee https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199581 2016-06-22 01:00:00 UTC https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199581 phang_eng_poh https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199585 The strategies used to strengthen the  use of mentor text  should be  considered.]]> 2016-06-22 01:00:04 UTC https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199585 https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199597 Comparing the mentor text to another which is not as well written is a good idea, how does that translate when using student work? 

Does the student work get compared? Who prepares the mentor text? A clearer explanation would be better ]]> 2016-06-22 01:00:25 UTC https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199597 Mentor text is good for weak students as it serves as a guide. https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199606 2016-06-22 01:00:35 UTC https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199606 MT Group 1 https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199618 We previously struggled to categorise the teaching of descriptive writing under "content" or "use of language". We felt that writing descriptively helps in content too, which may be the same project that the P3&4 EL teachers are working on.]]> 2016-06-22 01:00:49 UTC https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199618 https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199626 What is your mentor text]]> 2016-06-22 01:01:04 UTC https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199626 Stagger the amount of time that the students are exposed to the mentor text. For e.g. allow to bring home on the first time, limit to class time usage and just use for class discussion on the subsequent times. https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199627 2016-06-22 01:01:05 UTC https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199627 https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199635 Comparing mentor text ando a lower quality text is a good idea as it gives students a sense of what they have to do to close the  ]]> 2016-06-22 01:01:16 UTC https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199635 https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199707 Maybe modeling elaboration on how to improve different simple sentences in the composition to add details before moving on to mentor task would be beneficial. ]]> 2016-06-22 01:02:41 UTC https://padlet.com/huangmeimei2011/2016LSS_EL2/wish/115199707