Perhaps learners want to write notes for their children when they have been absent from school. Learners copy a basic note, filling in blanks for the date, child's name, and the reason for the absence, and sign their names. They select items from a word bank, or ask you for additional items if needed. The final product is a complete handwritten letter. Thank you notes are another good choice, and are especially motivational if they are actually mailed.
Students bring a favorite object to class and tell the other learners about it.
My learners used photographs, hand-crafted items, ethnic costumes, musical instruments, and even special foods. My husband took the picture at my home. This picture is from 1984. I went to a party for Hmong people's New Year. My dress was White Hmong.