Writing prompt: Using the given vocabulary and sentence patterns, and referring to the picture, write a short essay. It is currently 7 PM. Based on the information provided by Linda below, use the present continuous tense to describe what Linda and her family are doing. Writing hints: Linda: help mother do housework; grandparents: watch TV; brother: play computer games; mother: cook; sister: listen to the radio.

Student essay:
In the 7:00pm Linda and her family at home Linda is helping mother do housework grandparents are watching TV Her brother is playing computer games her mother is cooking her sister is listening to the radio they have a good time

Corrected essay:
At 7:00 pm, Linda and her family are at home. Linda is helping her mother do housework. Grandparents are watching TV. Her brother is playing computer games. Her mother is cooking. Her sister is listening to the radio. They have a good time.