Consider the following sample of ELL writing, then answer BRIEFLY the questions that follow. APA is not required for this assignment. In fact, most answers (except #4) SHOULD be lists/bullet points.
“Global warming is a serious threat to the citizens of todays world. There are various harmful effects of Global warming. in order to reduce the Global warming several methods are being introduced.
First, We have to use public traffic, or walking, or riding bicycle. For example someone have a car, but he was going somewhere nearby his house. I think he should have to walk, or ride a bike. But when someone has to go to far places, he should use public traffic like bus, subway, and taxi.
Second, we have to reduce, reuse, and recycle. We Recycling is a good way to reuse the warming of mother earth. It helps keep the environment clean & ecofriendly. We have to reduce plastic bags, reuse water bottles and recycle plastic, metal, bottle, etc.
Finally, the impact of consumerism is ought to be reduced as the negative points are it is dangerous to our planet.
Now you know about my reasons to stop Global Warming. As good citizens we should try our best to conserve mother earth for all.”
Thread Questions
1. What do you see as errors? List them. What do you see as mistakes? List them. Then, briefly explain how you have decided membership in each group.
2. Of the errors you found, what patterns do you see? That is, what are the GLOBAL errors?
3. Of the global errors you see, which would you choose to focus on, and which would you choose to ignore (or, would you focus on all global errors), and why?
4. How would you provide written feedback to this student? Talk through how you would coach them in their errors.