This prevents the memorization of incorrect spellings and teaches students to recognize "danger zones" (orthograms) in their writing. 4. Practical Exercise: Drafting a Note
Students are typically given a scenario, such as leaving a message for a parent about going to a friend's house or reminding a classmate about a book.
A hallmark of the "Harmony" system is the "writing with windows" (pis'mo s okoshkami) technique. This prevents the memorization of incorrect spellings and
Who the note is for (e.g., "Dear Mom," "Hi, Petya!"). Main Content: The specific message or request.
When writing their own notes, students are encouraged to leave a blank space (a "window") if they are unsure of a spelling. A hallmark of the "Harmony" system is the
Students write the note in their workbooks, using "windows" for uncertain letters.
Using the textbook or teacher's guidance, they "close the windows" by finding the correct rules or dictionary spellings. 5. Lesson Outcomes By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: When writing their own notes, students are encouraged
A (timing, teacher actions, student actions) Specific exercises from the " Harmony " workbook A grading rubric for evaluating the students' notes