All writing tasks in Blockbuster have been carefully designed to guide students closely in producing a successful piece of writing.
- Always read the model text provided and deal in detail with the tasks that follow. Students will then have acquired the language necessary to cope with the final writing task.
- Make sure that students understand they are writing for a purpose. Go through the writing task in detail so that students are fully aware of why they are writing and who they are writing to.
- Make sure that students follow the structured outline they are provided with.
- It would be advisable to complete the task orally in class before assigning it as written homework. Students will then feel more confident about producing a complete piece of writing on their own.